Advance Directives
Advance directives, or living wills, inform your family about your wishes if you become too ill to let them know. Find out more. READ MORE
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Personal Health Issues
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Personal Health Issues
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Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
We all want high-quality health care, but it's hard to know how to choose. Learn about specific things to consider when finding a doctor. READ MORE
Clinical Trials
Did you ever wonder how doctors find out if a treatment is effective? Clinical trials test how well new medical approaches work in people. Read more. READ MORE
End of Life Issues
Although it can be hard, planning for and making decisions about the end of life is important. Doing it ahead of time can reduce stress for you and your family. READ MORE
Evaluating Health Information
How do you know if health information you read can be trusted? Evaluating health information helps you know if the source is reliable. Learn more. READ MORE
Health Literacy
Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions. READ MORE
Medical Ethics
Most areas of healthcare have an ethical aspect. Learn about ethical issues in healthcare and bioethics. READ MORE
Palliative Care
If you have a serious illness, palliative care can treat your discomfort, pain, other symptoms, and stress. It can improve your quality of life. Learn more. READ MORE
Patient Rights
Patient rights differ from state to state but one common patient right is informed consent. Read more about informed consent and how it can impact you. READ MORE
Patient Safety
Patient safety is something everyone should be aware of for the reduction of medical errors. Read about what you can start doing as a patient. READ MORE
Personal Health Records
Your medical office has your personal health records but it's good for you to create one for yourself too. Find out what you should include on it. READ MORE
Talking With Your Doctor
Good communication helps you make the most of your doctor visits. Learn how to talk about your concerns and get tips on preparing for talking with your doctor. READ MORE
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