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Choosing Your Own Doctor for Teens
You deserve medical care from someone who helps you feel comfortable and understood. Get tips on finding the best doctor for you.
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Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens
Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.
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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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Questions You Can Ask Your Doctor for Teens
You're probably used to answering your doctor's questions, not asking your own. But it's your body, and you can ask about anything you want. Here are ideas to help you get started.
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Sports Physicals for Teens
Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to get a sports physical.
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What's It Like to Stay in the Hospital? for Teens
Scheduled for a hospital stay? Knowing what to expect can make it a little easier.
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Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes for Teens
Most small cuts, scrapes, or abrasions heal on their own. Here are tips for teens on how to treat cuts at home - and when to get medical help.
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Handling Diabetes When You're Sick for Teens
Being sick is no fun for anyone. For people with diabetes, being sick can also affect blood sugar levels.
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Wound Healing and Care for Teens
How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it – as well as how well someone cares for the wound at home. Find out what to do in this article for teens.
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Can I Get My Medical Records if a Doctor Moves Away? for Teens
It is the law that doctors must give patients copies of their medical records when they ask.