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Introduction to Making the Most of Health Care
The Primary Care Practitioner
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When to See a Doctor
Routine visits
Visits for a problem
Visits to the emergency department
Making the Most of a Health Care Visit
First visit
Subsequent visits
Using Telemedicine
How to make the most of telemedicine
Getting a Second Opinion
Handling Medical Records
Researching a Disorder
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