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… Overview Decision Points are designed to guide you through key health decisions, combining medical information with your personal … Be Tested? Headaches: Should I Have Imaging Tests to Find Out What's Causing My Headaches? …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in … (CVS) or to choose amniocentesis . Key points to remember Testing for birth defects … feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to …
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… infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test for … infections (STIs) . … HIV and HIV tests … What are HIV and AIDS? The human … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test for …
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… Overview Medical errors are mistakes in health care that … caused by a lack of good communication. Medical errors may result in injury or death. … Ask when and how you will get the results of tests or procedures. If you don't get them when …
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… cause any problems. Other tests that are medical procedures, such as hysteroscopy or … or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in … decide which screening tests you need. Key points to remember The goal of screening tests … package, you may not get copies of your medical images, such as X-rays or MRIs, or you …
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… a personal history or physical examination points to risk for a heart problem. You can … for you. Talk with your doctor to make that decision. Non-invasive tests Non-invasive tests … your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to …
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… Topic Overview Each Decision Point is designed to guide you through a key health decision. Decision Points combine medical information with your personal values …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in … use the information you already have. Key points to remember If you are younger than 35 … to spend trying to get pregnant without medical help. What kinds of problems lead to …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in … for osteoporosis. Don't have the test. Key points to remember It's important to know if … You may be at higher risk if you have a medical problem such as hyperthyroidism that …