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1. Having a breast biopsy. A review of the research for women and thier families (pdf file)
   effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/breast-biopsy-update_consumer.pdf
   May 01, 2016 - Your doctor may recommend another mammogram or a breast ultrasound. … These tests tell your doctor if you need a biopsy. … Your doctor will ask you about the medicines you take. … Talk with your doctor or nurse about what is recommended for you. … It will help you and your doctor talk about the next steps.

2. Prostate-Cancer-Therapies-Update Consumer (pdf file)
   effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_consumer.pdf
   January 01, 2016 - The doctor feels the shape of the prostate gland and checks for any hard spots. … The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many things. … Your doctor will not do any tests to see if your cancer is growing. … Talk with your doctor if you have any side effects. … But, your doctor will closely monitor you to catch any changes early.

3. Imaging Tests To Check for Kidney Stones in the Emergency Department (pdf file)
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   July 01, 2016 - Emergency Department Checking for Kidney Stones in the Emergency Department First, the emergency doctor … Next, the emergency doctor will talk with you about your symptoms and medical history. … If the emergency doctor thinks you might have a kidney stone, several tests may be done. … You have come to the emergency department and the emergency doctor has recommended an imaging test to … If the emergency doctor thinks the kidney stone will not pass on its own or may cause problems:

4. Head-Neck-Cancer-Update Consumer (pdf file)
   effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/head-neck-cancer-update_consumer.pdf
   August 01, 2015 - This information may be useful to you if: � Your doctor* said you have head and neck cancer. … � Your doctor suggested radiation therapy. … If you are not sure if this summary is right for you, ask your doctor, nurse, or other health care professional … * In this summary, the term doctor refers to your health care professional, including your primary … Talking With Your Doctor You may want to talk with your doctor about: � Your options for external-beam

5. Hip-Fracture-Pain Consumer (pdf file)
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   May 01, 2011 - Your doctor, nurse, or physical therapist will ask you about your pain. … Be sure to tell your doctor if you experience any of these side effects. … Your doctor might use a nerve block to help ease your pain if you cannot take medicines like NSAIDs … They are named for the part of the body where the doctor injects the anesthetic. … Your doctor (or anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist) may inject these medicines into more than one

6. Alcohol-Misuse-Drug-Therapy Consumer (pdf file)
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   February 01, 2016 - Yes, this information is right for you if: � Your doctor* said you have alcohol use disorder and need … well the medicines work � Possible side effects of the medicines � Things to talk about with your doctor … * In this summary, the term doctor refers to your health care professional, including your primary … care doctor, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, or physician assistant … Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease or hepatitis.

7. Appendix Table B-3. Observational Studies of Masks in Healthcare Settings (xls file)
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   February 01, 2020 - 1 hospital HCWs in low- and high-risk hospital departments during COVID-19 outbreak 493 32 87% 27% doctor … 2003 Singapore 1 hospital HCWs exposed in SARS prior to infection control implementation 98 28 91% 10% doctor … controls Mean age not reported; 57% 29–39 years old; 33% 30–39 years old; 43% 40–50 years old 60% 13% doctor … hospitals HCW cases with SARS-CoV-1 seropositivity 13 cases and 241 controls Not reported 69% 15% doctor … HCW cases with SARS infection 36 cases and 50 controls Mean not reported; 64% age <30 years 89% 72% doctor

8. Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (pdf file)
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   September 01, 2014 - It was created to help you talk with your doctor, school administrator, social worker, or health insurance … Ask your doctor. What else should I think about? … Even when used under the care of a doctor, these products can cause serious harm, including dehydration … Check with your doctor or a support group to find out about new research on the programs and treatments … There are many people you should talk to, including your doctor, social worker, school administrator

9. Masks-Surveillance-2-Appendix-Table-A-3 (xls file)
   effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/masks-surveillance-2-appendix-table-a-3.xlsx
   March 23, 2020 - 1 hospital HCWs in low- and high-risk hospital departments during COVID-19 outbreak 493 32 87% 27% doctor … 2003 Singapore 1 hospital HCWs exposed in SARS prior to infection control implementation 98 28 91% 10% doctor … reported; 57% 29 to 39 years of age; 33% 30 to 39 years of age; 43% 40 to 50 years of age 60% 13% doctor … hospitals HCW cases with SARS-CoV-1 seropositivity 13 cases and 241 controls Not reported 69% 15% doctor … HCW cases with SARS infection 36 cases and 50 controls Mean not reported; 64% age <30 years 89% 72% doctor

10. Masks-Appendix-Table-B-3-Surveillance-Report (xls file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/Masks-appendix-table-b-3-surveillance-report.xlsx
    February 01, 2020 - 1 hospital HCWs in low- and high-risk hospital departments during COVID-19 outbreak 493 32 87% 27% doctor … 2003 Singapore 1 hospital HCWs exposed in SARS prior to infection control implementation 98 28 91% 10% doctor … reported; 57% 29 to 39 years of age; 33% 30 to 39 years of age; 43% 40 to 50 years of age 60% 13% doctor … hospitals HCW cases with SARS-CoV-1 seropositivity 13 cases and 241 controls Not reported 69% 15% doctor … HCW cases with SARS infection 36 cases and 50 controls Mean not reported; 64% age <30 years 89% 72% doctor

11. Masks-Appendix-Table-B-3-Version-2 (xls file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/masks-appendix-table-b-3-version-2.xlsx
    February 01, 2020 - 1 hospital HCWs in low- and high-risk hospital departments during COVID-19 outbreak 493 32 87% 27% doctor … 2003 Singapore 1 hospital HCWs exposed in SARS prior to infection control implementation 98 28 91% 10% doctor … reported; 57% 29 to 39 years of age; 33% 30 to 39 years of age; 43% 40 to 50 years of age 60% 13% doctor … hospitals HCW cases with SARS-CoV-1 seropositivity 13 cases and 241 controls Not reported 69% 15% doctor … HCW cases with SARS infection 36 cases and 50 controls Mean not reported; 64% age <30 years 89% 72% doctor

12. Bar-Cohen_ ECCS2012 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - Sontag in Illness  as  Metaphor   Slide 3: Making  Decisions  When You DisagreeWith the  Doctor … Slide 4: Making  Decisions  When You DisagreeWith the  Doctor  (2 of 3) • Second opinions o … Slide 5: Making  Decisions  When You DisagreeWith the Doctor (3 of 3) • Siminoff’s conclusion:

13. What do we know about how evidence of harm and benefit is communicated in other countries? (ppt file)
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    January 01, 2005 - , but no direct comparison of alternatives Yes, both discussed, but not in detail Yes, Explore with doctor … among statins Brief info on benefits only, no info on specific harms No, except for advice to talk to doctor … review and consumer products Detailed harm and benefit information rare Decision-making referred to doctor

14. Treatments for Fecal Incontinence: A Review of the Research for Adults (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2016 - * Your health care professional may include your primary care physician, gastroenterologist (a doctor … who specializes in the digestive system), proctologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of the … colon, rectum, and anus), gynecologist (a doctor who specializes in the female reproductive system) … , urogynecologist (a doctor who specializes in disorders of the pelvic floor), surgeon, nurse practitioner … Anal Sphincter Repair If you have a tear in your anal sphincter, your doctor may recommend this type

15. Siminoff_ECCS2012 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - Slide 1: Making  Decisions  When You DisagreeWith the Doctor … Patient: “Well, he just figured I should go to the doctor more often. … I said, ‘Let me know what [the] doctor that you went to says.’” … It’s probably going to work itself out on its own, and if it doesn’t, I’m going to go to the doctor…

16. Treating Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Teens (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2016 - Children or teens who have heart problems and take a stimulant should be monitored closely by their doctor … Your child or teen should never take more of the medicine than your doctor has prescribed. … The height and weight of children taking a stimulant should be monitored by their doctor. … The height and weight of children taking this medicine should be monitored by their doctor. … who have heart problems and take atomoxetine or guanfacine ER should be monitored closely by their doctor

17. Managing Gout: A Review of the Research for Adults (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2017 - * Your health care professional may include your primary care doctor, nurse practitioner, physician … assistant, rheumatologist (a doctor specializing in diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones), orthopedist … (a doctor specializing in injuries and disorders of the bones and muscles), or emergency room doctor

18. Blumenthal-notes-151008 copy-Teresa (pdf file)
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    May 29, 2025 - And there  have  been studies that showed that they are even reluctant to come back and visit the doctor … They called this “doctor knows best.” … And I know for the doctor there’s going to be an internal  clock too.” … How many times has our doctor asked  us if we understand  what they told  us or if it was clear

19. Healthcare Industry Waste and Lifecycle Assessment (pdf file)
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    August 23, 2023 - AND Healthcare OR health care OR primary care OR practice OR hospital OR clinician OR physician OR doctor … ") #2 TS=(Healthcare OR "health care" OR "primary care" OR hospital OR clinician OR physician OR doctor … ) OR AB ( ( healthcare OR "health care" OR "primary care" OR hospital OR clinician OR physician OR doctor … ) OR SU ( ( healthcare OR "health care" OR "primary care" OR hospital OR clinician OR physician OR doctor … OR KW ( ( healthcare OR "health care" OR "primary care" OR hospital OR clinician OR physician OR doctor

20. Treating Infantile Hemangiomas in Children (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2016 - Your child’s health care professional may include your primary care physician; pediatrician; skin doctor … (dermatologist); ear, nose, and throat doctor (otolaryngologist); eye doctor (ophthalmologist); blood … doctor (hematologist); surgeon; nurse practitioner; or physician assistant.