Basic Clinical Jargon to Know Before Getting a Diagnosis
Is it a symptom or a sign? Do "comorbidity" and "coexisting condition" mean the same thing? Here's a breakdown of common clinical terms and how to use them.
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Outlining Your Most Basic Access Rights at the Doctor’s Office
The ins and outs of disability accommodations and resources for other barriers to care.
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7 Common Types of Therapy, Explained
What you need to know about CBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy and more.
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How to Prepare for Your COVID Vaccine Appointment
From resting up to collecting documents, here are eight things to know and do before you get your shot(s).
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Don’t Forget to Spend Your FSA Money
It's one thing that actually became easier to do this year.
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How to Be a Patient During a Pandemic
Best practices to follow at your next in-person appointment.
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Know This Insider-y Healthcare Lingo
Embedded deductible, UCR, Cafeteria plan + 9 more terms worth taking the time to learn.
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A Glossary of COVID-19 Symptoms
The list of symptoms associated with the respiratory illness keeps growing. Here's a rundown of what we know so far.
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