Managing Health Care: Overview

  • The Origin of Medical Myths

    02/17/06, Harvard Health Publications

    My father, a retired physician, used to tell me about one his patients who blamed his doctors for his ills: “I was fine before I came to see you but by the end of my first visit, I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. What are you doing to m

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  • The Promise and Pitfalls of Patient Empowerment

    02/21/06, Harvard Health Publications

    The days of physicians telling their patients what to do are fading fast, and none too soon. It is widely believed that informed consumers make better decisions and that doctors should welcome increasing patient involvement — after all, it is the pat

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  • Smart Decisions: Know Your Options

    05/19/06, Healthwise

    Throughout your life you have to make health decisions for yourself and your family. The decisions you make influence your overall well-being as well as the quality and cost of your care. In general, people who work with their doctors to make health

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  • All In Good Time

    12/01/06, Women's Health

    Forget the walker and the dentures. New medical innovations — and your own smart choices— can get you to a super-healthy centennial

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  • Will A Routine Physical Uncover Every Problem?

    02/21/06, Harvard Health Publications

    Many conditions can be readily detected or prevented, while others are simply beyond the limits of screening tests or examination.

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  • Home Medical Records

    05/19/06, Healthwise

    It's a good idea to keep all your family's medical records in one place in your home. A 3-ring binder or wire-bound notebook with dividers for each member of the family is helpful. Each person's section should have a cover sheet listin

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  • Seven Diseases Doctors Miss

    12/04/06, Prevention

    How to know if you're at risk

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  • Don't Be a Pill

    12/01/06, Women's Health

    What frustrates M.D.'s most? Paperwork, malpractice suits...and their patients. Yup, even sweet little you. Learn how not to drive your doctor crazy and you'll both feel a lot better

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  • Home care services: Questions to ask

    06/01/07, MayoClinic.com

    Questions to ask when choosing a home health care provider.

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