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Informed consent supports a person's right to make decisions about their own healthcare. It gives them the information needed to understand a specific medical or surgical procedure. They can then decide whether or not to have the procedure. Read on for more details.
Understanding Types of Health Care Facilities
Getting quality health care doesn’t always mean going into the hospital or emergency room. Depending on your needs, other medical facilities may serve you just as well—or even better.
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Handwritten medical charts are a thing of the past. Today's healthcare providers enter your medical information into a computer, creating an electronic medical record (EMR).
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A durable power of attorney for healthcare is only as good as the person you name to be your agent. If this person knows your treatment wishes and is willing to carry them out, you’ll probably be well-represented. Be sure to tell your agent what’s important to you.
