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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? Decision … many different decisions, including when to have the surgery and what type of reconstruction to have. Be sure to …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point … resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs, bones, and joints. It makes these images by using a …
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… Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You may want to … to check your wisdom teeth. You avoid the risks of oral surgery. You avoid the cost of oral surgery. Your wisdom …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision Point You … used method because it works well and does not require surgery. You will probably not have lithotripsy if you are …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Decision Point You may … narrowed. These tests can help your doctor see if bypass surgery might be a better choice for you. You don't have to …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision Point You … can talk to your doctor about them. Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? 1 Get the …
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… Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC … are naturally found in the gut (digestive system) and that have become resistant to a group of antibiotics known as … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from …
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… Organizing Your Medical Records On this page: Getting … in an emergency room. If any of these things happen and you have your records, you may get treatment more quickly, and … for free. What to Keep Your personal health record (PHR) should include: Current health information. Your medical …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … it's harmless. So you may get cancer treatment—including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy—that you don't need. If …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, … is an infection of the upper (internal) female reproductive organs. It usually begins as an infection of the cervix, … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after …
