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Find basic information on doctors and hospitals. More detail available with payment to the site.
This is a comprehensive search site: find healthcare facilities in your area by entering your zip code and health issue.
Some Good Questions To Ask The Doctor
- I’m sorry I still don’t understand - could you explain it to me another way?
- What can we expect from this illness? What is the plan of care?
- What does this medication do? What are the possible side effects?
- How does this new medication interact with the others?
- Could any of the meds be causing these symptoms? What else could be causing these symptoms?
- Is there anything that doesn’t add up?
- Is it possible there’s more than one problem?
- Does it make sense to re-do any test?
- Is there an alternative treatment?
- Is there anything else that we can do?
- What kind of recovery can we expect?
Are you wondering if a medical expense is covered by Medicare? Use their calculator on medicare.gov to find out
"Finding Dr. Right for a Serious Diagnosis" by Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
"What to Expect from Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com
"Know When It's Time to Fire Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com
"What to Expect from Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com
"Know When It's Time to Fire Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com
