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MEDICATIONS, LAB TESTS, & DIAGNOSIS

 

Getting the Right Information about a Diagnosis and Medication

What do you do if you and your loved one have different “optimal doses” of information? You want as much information as possible….but your Dad doesn’t, or, Mom is in the library all day researching her condition, whereas the doctor’s brief overview is enough for you. What to do? Read more

 

Guide to Medications & Aging: Pharmacists & Polypharmacy

Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers may encounter challenges when taking medications. Read more

 

Lab Tests, Results, and Planning for “Bad News”

In my own experience as a surgeon, I’ve found that bad news about health is occasionally not a surprise. Many patients have an idea about changes in their bodies. They seem to intuitively know whether the chances are potentially dangerous or just a mild annoyance. And they are often right. Read more

 

The Medication Makeover

The best way to understand your loved one’s prescription plan and medications is to get involved. Read more