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Seeking a Second... or Third... Opinion
Is it OK to seek a second (or a third, or a fourth) opinion on your diagnosis? Many people feel uncomfortable with the idea that they are questioning the authority or expertise of their physician.Sorting Out Medical Opinion Overload
Where do you turn when your health care team reaches an impasse, even as an urgent medical problem calls for decisions and choices that you simply don't feel qualified to make?Finding Treatment Information
Want to find out more about the treatments your doctors suggest? Here are some resources for doing your research and comparing your options.Understanding Medical Terms
Doctors can sometimes use unfamiliar and complicated terms to describe your illness and treatment. Here are some resources to help you understand.What Is Watchful Waiting?
Sometimes, the best treatment is to wait and see. Learn more about watchful waiting.Should I Get a Second Opinion?
Different doctors can suggest different diagnoses or ways to treat your illness. Here’s how to decide whether you should get a second opinion.Make Good Treatment Decisions
We must understand what our treatment choices are and their risks and benefits.Watchful Waiting: When Treatment Can Wait
For some patients, delaying treatment while regularly monitoring the progress of disease may benefit them more than a rush to pharmaceutical or surgical options.BROWSE BY: AUTHOR | TOPIC | MOST POPULAR
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Patient Engagement Is Here to Stay Jessie Gruman | January 15, 2015 |
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Center for Advancing Health Announces Two New Awards to Honor Jessie Gruman Center for Advancing Health | January 7, 2015 |
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Six Things Health Care Stakeholders Told CFAH About Patient Engagement CFAH Staff | December 23, 2014 |
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Patient Engagement – We Have Become Our Parent Kate Lorig | December 19, 2014 |
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Urban Parks and Trails Are Cost-Effective Ways to Promote Exercise |
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Military Culture Enables Tobacco Use |
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Physician Behaviors May Contribute to Disparities in Mental Health Care |
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Depression and Dementia in Older Adults Increase Risk of Preventable Hospitalizations |