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Managing Your Medical Care (Topic Center) for Teens
This page has advice on how to get involved in taking charge of your health and choosing the right health care providers.
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What Is a Medical Record? for Parents
A medical record is a history of someone’s health. Most hospitals and doctor’s offices use electronic health records.
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Your Medical Records for Teens
Each time you hop up on a doctor's exam table, somebody makes a note in your medical records. There may come a time when you need your medical information, so find out how to get it and how it's protected.
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Preparing to Adopt a Child for Parents
Considering adoption? Here are some things to know about the health and medical care of an adopted child, before, during, and after the adoption.
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Talking to Your Doctor for Teens
People who play a role in their own health care make better decisions and stay healthier. Here are tips for teens on how (and why) to build a bond with your doctor.
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504 Plans: Information for Teachers for Parents
These plans enable students with special needs to get the accommodations required to access curricula at the same level as their classmates. This article is for educators.
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Teens Talk About Cutting for Teens
We get lots of comments about our cutting articles. Because many of our readers' suggestions and comments are so helpful, we decided to put a few on our site.
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CT (CAT) Scan: Head for Parents
A CT scan of the head uses a special X-ray machine to take pictures of the brain, skull, and sinuses, as well as blood vessels in the head.
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Sexting: What Parents Need to Know for Parents
Sexting could haunt a teen for the rest of his or her life. Here's what parents need to know.
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How Media Use Can Affect Kids for Parents
Technology can be part of a healthy childhood, but it's important for parents to track their kids' screen time and set limits.