1. Health

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Part of staying healthy is making sure everything is working right. To do this your doctor from time to time will order different diagnostic tests and procedures. These can range from something as simple as a urine test to something more invasive like and upper GI. Understanding these diagnostic tests and procedures are essential. This collection of fact sheets will help.

When should I go to the emergency room?

Everyone gets sick now and again. But when does an illness require a trip to the emergency room?

Blood Test Fact Sheets

Your doctor will routinely order blood tests at each of your visits. This collection of blood test fact sheets will help you understand what each of those blood tests are for.

Questions for a Detailed Sexual History

Taking a detailed sexual history is key when it comes to caring for the HIV infected patient. Here is a list of sexual history questions that must be asked by every HIV practitioner.

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