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… Infection. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC This …
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… this page: Overview Overview What is virtual care? For some health problems, a phone call or video call with a doctor or … virtual care. It may also be called telemedicine or telehealth. Many hospitals and clinics offer virtual care as … the right connection. How does it work? Your provincial health plan or your doctor's office can tell you how to set …
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… They provide education and support to help you build new, healthy habits. Have a heart-healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of having …
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… test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Internal Medicine Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Breast lumps or changes are a common health worry. You may have many kinds of breast lumps and … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. …
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… asthma.) How do they work? Inhaled quick-relief medicines relax the muscles lining the airways that carry air to the … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may …
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… Overview Ear problems may be caused by many different health problems. But ear pain at any age may be a symptom … sweating No Shaking chills or heavy sweating Do you have a health problem or take medicine that weakens your immune … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, …
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… decision-maker? Your substitute decision-maker (SDM) (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) can make decisions … decision-maker? Choose your substitute decision-maker (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) carefully. You can … not what they want. Will be able to make hard choices at a stressful time. Will be able to refuse or stop treatment, if …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… and epileptic seizures. NES are usually related to a mental health problem, like an emotional conflict or stress. But, sometimes NES are related to a problem like low … Seizures Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
