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2. 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.

3. 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 ...

4. What Are Vital Signs, and Why Are They Important? - Healthline

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   body temperature. heart rate (the rate of your heartbeat) respiratory rate (rate of breathing) blood pressure. oxygen saturation (the amount of oxygen circulating in your blood) Vital signs are ...

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

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   Your medical history includes both your personal health history and your family health history. Your personal health history has details about any health problems you’ve ever had. A family ...

6. Patient check-in - Wikipedia

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   Patient check-in. Patient check-in is the process where patients begin their registration with the healthcare facility topically using a clipboard, electronic tablet, touch screen, kiosk, or some other method, sometimes self-service. Patient check in started as far back as the Roman times when patients would wait for special services in purpose ...

7. 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 ...