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2. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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   diastolic blood pressure drop of >15mmHg on raising arm. McBurney's point. Charles McBurney. surgery. appendicitis. 2/3 of the way lateral on a line from umbilicus to anterior superior iliac spine (corresponds to junction of vermiform appendix and cecum) McConnell's sign. M.V. McConnell. cardiology.

3. Signs and symptoms - Wikipedia

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   A medical sign is an objective observable indication of a disease, injury, or medical condition that may be detected during a physical examination. These signs may be visible, such as a rash or bruise, or otherwise detectable such as by using a stethoscope or taking blood pressure. Medical signs, along with symptoms, help in forming a diagnosis.

4. Vital signs - Wikipedia

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   An anesthetic machine with integrated systems for monitoring of several vital parameters, including blood pressure and heart rate. Purpose. assess the general physical health of a person. Vital signs (also known as vitals) are a group of the four to six most crucial medical signs that indicate the status of the body's vital (life-sustaining ...

5. What to Know About Patient Portals - WebMD

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   A patient portal is a secure website set up by a health care system, hospital, or clinic. The tools (or features) vary, depending on the portal. Patient portals can help you access medical records ...

6. Symptom Checker with Body from WebMD - Check Your Medical ...

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   Identify possible conditions and treatment related to your symptoms. This tool does not provide medical advice. NEW: This symptom checker now includes the ability to select symptoms by body location. We hope this makes it easier for you to identify your symptoms and possible conditions. The tool also allows you to select multiple symptoms quickly.

7. Your Medical History: What It Includes & Why It's Important

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   A family health history has details about health problems your blood relatives have had during their lifetimes. This information gives your doctor all kinds of important clues about what’s going ...

8. Tips to Get Your Medical Records - WebMD

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   Step 2: Check your doctor's website. If you visit a medical practice, your doctor may have details on how to request your medical record on their website. Step 3: Call or e-mail your doctor ...

9. Informed Consent in Healthcare: What It Is and Why It's Needed

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   In some cases, another person can sign a consent form for you. This is appropriate in the following scenarios: You aren’t of legal age. In most states, if you’re younger than 18, a parent or ...