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… leave the hospital safely and smoothly and get the right care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and … home, to a rehabilitation facility, or to another health care setting, your plan outlines the care you need. A day or two before you expect to leave the …
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… more than one doctor or health professional. Your primary care doctor, or family doctor, may refer you to another … a surgeon. Having many doctors can help you get the best care, but it also can cause problems. If you don't talk … doctors. Here are some things you can do. Having a health care team When you have many doctors, think of them as your …
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… quickly and forcefully during breastfeeding - causing the infant to choke, gag and take herself off the breast. If you … Vary your nursing positions . For example, try keeping your infant in an upright position with her head higher than the … your baby lies on top of you to breastfeed. Be sure your infant is continuing to gain weight. Remember: More feeding …
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… What are patient rights? As a person receiving health care, you have certain rights. Federal laws protect some of … laws protecting your rights. Hospitals and other health care facilities often have a "bill of rights" for patients. … are in the hospital. For example, you should expect quality care from your providers and know who is caring for you. And …
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… Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Even if you fish carefully, you may get a fish hook in your skin. A fish hook … affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and …
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… Overview What health professionals are involved in taking care of people with coronary artery disease? After a … artery disease (CAD), you should visit your primary care physician every few months. Your doctor can help track … they? What is their role? When would you see them? Primary care physician Family doctor, general practitioner, …
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… (Tinnitus) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and … need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as …
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… in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and … need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as …
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… this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and … need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as …
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… plan. And you can put this information in your advance care plan. Turning off your ICD is legal. It isn't … as your health problems get worse? What type of health care do you want at the end of life? Do you want to be … want to keep your ICD on until you can achieve them. Your care and comfort. If you turn off your ICD, you will still …