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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. Understanding Coding: ICD-10 and CPT You may not think about medical codes when booking a dr appointment , but providers use them for billing and documentation.

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Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication?

Doctor On Demand

If you’re considering mental health treatment, you may be wondering: can a psychiatrist prescribe medication? A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in mental health. Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication? Book a visit today and take the next step toward feeling better.

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How to prepare for INI-SS Medical Genetics exam?

Tiny Physician

A couple of months back, I decided to appear for the INI-SS Medical Genetics exam. Medical Genetics is one such exam in which the candidates need to do a bit of focused preparation to score well. The explanations given in the book are easy to understand and there are mock questions from each chapter at the end of the book.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field. Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center and the University of Iowa used CRISPR to repair a genetic mutation responsible for retinitis pigmentosa in induced pluripotent stem cells derived from a patient with the disease.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Finding timely and specialized medical care can be quite a challenge for families, especially when it comes to pediatric endocrinology. Pediatric endocrinology is a medical specialty that zeroes in on hormone-related conditions in children and teenagers. What Is Pediatric Endocrinology? Are These Services Covered?

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Discover Direct Primary Care: An Excellent Choice for Uninsured, Underinsured, and High Deductible Health Plan Holders - Detroit and Royal Oak

Plum Health

If you choose not to use insurance at all, there are alternatives like a medical cost-sharing or health share service, for wrap-around coverage. Health shares cover larger medical expenses outside the scope of DPC and even offers a 15% discount to members who have a DPC membership with Plum Health.