This section has advice on taking charge of your own medical care.

• 5 Tips for Dealing With Shots
• ADHD Medicines
• Adolescent Medicine Specialists
• All About Orthodontia
• Allergy Testing
• Anesthesia
• Anesthesia - What to Expect
• Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel
• Blood Test: Complete Blood Count
• Blood Transfusions
• Blood Types
• Breast Exams
• Breast Reduction Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Choosing Your Own Doctor
• Electronic Health Records
• Feeling Comfortable With a Doctor of a Different Gender
• Getting Rid of Old Medicines
• Getting a Blood Test
• Gyn Checkups
• Having a Healthy Pregnancy
• Health Insurance Basics
• Health Insurance: Cracking the Code
• How Can I Take Charge of My Own Medical Care?
• I Think I Have a Mental Health Problem. Who Can I Talk To?
• Managing Your Medical Care (Topic Center)
• Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video)
• Medicines for Diabetes
• Pap Smears
• Pelvic Exams
• Physical Therapy
• Plastic Surgery
• Questions You Can Ask Your Doctor
• Sickle Cell Disease: Take Charge of Your Health
• Sickle Cell Trait: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy
• Taking Charge of Your Medical Care
• Talking to Your Doctor
• Testicular Exams
• The Flu Vaccine
• Understanding Medicines and What They Do
• What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off
• What's It Like to Have Surgery?
• What's It Like to Stay in the Hospital?
• What's the Difference Between a Treatment and a Cure?
• Why Do Doctors Press on Your Stomach During a Checkup?
• Wound Healing and Care

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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