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Wise Health Consumer

… Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … an Organ Donor Upon Death Preparing for Your Hospital Stay Prevent Medical Errors Preventing Falls in the Hospital Provincial and …

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Other Treatment Related … to be sure you are not infected. Meanwhile, take steps to prevent the spread of the virus, in case you do have it. You … for HIV If you test positive, your doctor will complete a medical history and physical examination. He or she may …

Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment

… the eyeball like a ring. By itself, the buckle does not prevent a retinal break from opening again. Usually extreme … weeks. Your eye doctor may put drops in your eye that prevent infection and keep the pupil from opening wide … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as …

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Surgery What to Expect

… action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health … Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Prevent Medical Errors Surgery: Questions to Ask the Doctor During Surgery A …

COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Ongoing Concerns Living With COPD Medicines … undo the damage to your lungs. But you can take steps to prevent more damage and to feel better. What causes COPD? … COPD, your doctor will probably do the following tests: Medical history and physical examination. These will give …

Types of Contact Lenses

… Hard contact lenses Hard contact lenses correct refractive errors , including astigmatism , with no distortion. Most … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine This …

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Working With More Than One Doctor

… the same questions over and over, or be asked to repeat a medical test. Become frustrated because you're getting … advice on your treatment. Be more likely to experience medical errors . You can avoid or reduce these problems and make …

Vision Loss Evaluation

… Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …