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2. List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions, including hospital orders (the patient-directed part of which is referred to as sig codes). This list does not include abbreviations for pharmaceuticals or drug name suffixes such as CD, CR, ER, XT (See Time release technology § List of abbreviations for those).

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. 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. 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.

6. 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 ...

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 ...