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Your Healthcare GPS : Saying "No" to Your Doctor
Your medical team deserves your respect but so do you! In this quick tip, Andrew Schorr explains that there are times at which it is appropriate to difer or decline your doctor's advice.
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Asking the Right Questions Could Save a Life
Rory's death from a bacterial infection has important lessons for all of us. What questions could have saved his life? Hear Christopher's tips...
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Your Healthcare GPS : Nurses Can Meet Your Immediate Healthcare Needs
It’s not always possible to be in touch with your doctor immediately when you have a question but a nurse may become your best healthcare friend!
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Your Healthcare GPS: How Much of “Know Thyself” Is Too Much?
The advent of devices that track personal health and wellness has spawned a movement called the “Quantified Self,” which explores the extent to which self-tracking can lead to self-improvement. But how much is too much tracking, to the point where it becomes a distraction?
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Your Healthcare GPS: Discuss Diagnostic Tests With Your Doctor
Diagnostic tests can be critical for your health, but on the other end of the spectrum, some tests turn out to be unnecessary. Avoid wasted time, money and effort by discussing with your physician which tests may be appropriate for you. Here’s how…
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Your Healthcare GPS: Finding a New Doctor
Besides consulting Premera.com’s Find a Doctor directory, what should you do when you need to select a new physician? Ask a few basic questions, and you’re on your way!
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Your Healthcare GPS: Pediatric Care Key To Happy, Healthy Childhood
As parents of three children, my wife and I have learned that finding and “partnering” with a pediatrician has been a key factor in helping our kids have a happy, healthy childhood. From the selection of a doctor to scheduling regular immunizations and well-child visits, here’s my experience making healthcare choices for the benefit of my family.
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Your Healthcare GPS: You “Own” Your Medical Test Records!
You have a right to your test results! If you choose to change physicians, you have a right to get a copy of your medical test records for the new doctor. Making sure your new doc knows your medical test history can save you from unneeded expense or repeated testing that isn’t beneficial.
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Your Healthcare GPS: Don't Hesitate to Ask Your Pharmacist
Pharmacists are among the most accessible of medical professionals, but sometimes we hesitate to consult with them about our medications, or we forget they are there to help. Don’t hesitate to ask your pharmacist! Learn more…
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Your Healthcare GPS: Your Best Online Healthcare Resources
When you have a diagnosis from your physician and you want to further research your condition, where do you turn? Patient advocate Andrew Schorr shares the sites he finds most reliable in this week’s “Your Healthcare GPS”.
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Your Healthcare GPS: Your Primary Care Doctor: A Valuable Healthcare Resource
In this week’s “Your Healthcare GPS,” Andrew shares his insight on why your primary care physician is your most trusted health advisor.
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Your Healthcare GPS: Medication Safety in the Home
In this week’s “Your Healthcare GPS,” Andrew discusses how to store and use medications safely in your home.
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New Guidelines Urge Cancer Patients to Exercise for Better Health
Dr. Kathryn Schmitz discusses the departure from the simple rest and recovery prescription many cancer patients receive after treatment. New evidence suggests cancer patients do better when they avoid inactivity.
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