Every Patient's Advocate :: Empowering Patients :: Patients Advocate

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NEW! Learn about ICE: In Case of Emergency
This simple trick using your cell phone may save your life!

NEW! What is a hospitalist?
If you land in the hospital, it may be this professional -- and not your own doctor -- who takes care of you.

Is that medical test necessary?
What's the difference between 3x a day, and every 8 hours? It may make all the difference!

Follow Drug Instructions - Carefully!
What's the difference between 3x a day, and every 8 hours? It may make all the difference!

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DOCTOR PATIENT COMMUNICATIONS

•	Three Questions to Ask Your Doctor
•	Be Honest with Your Doctor
•	Changing Doctors
•	Informed Consent
	Second Opinions
•	Medspeak -- Ask!
•	Speak Up! from JCAHO
•	Patients Lie
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COMPLIANCE

•	Be Honest with Your Doctor
•	Compliance

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MEDICAL TEST & RECORDS

•	Follow Up for Medical Test Results
•	Time for Tests
•	Is that medical test necessary?
•	Keep a Personal Medical Journal
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MISC TOOLS

•	Clinical Trials
•	ICE: In Case of Emergency
•	Medical Identity Theft
•	What is a hospitalist?
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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

•	Drug Contraindications
•	Learn from Drug Ads
•	Follow Directions - Carefully!
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INTERNET RESEARCH

•	HON Code
•	Evidence-Based Research
•	Professional Journals

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