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	Medicine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Secondary care medical services are provided by medical specialists in their offices or clinics or at local community hospitals for a patient referred by a primary care provider who first diagnosed or treated the patient.
		Medical nutrition therapy is done by dietitians and is prescribed for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, weight and eating disorders, allergies, malnutrition and neoplastic diseases.
		Medical humanities includes the humanities (literature, philosophy, ethics, history and religion), social science (anthropology, cultural studies, psychology, sociology), and the arts (literature, theater, film, and visual arts) and their application to medical education and practice.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Medicine (4915 words)

	MEDICAL CARE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		If a foreigners unable to pay for the medical assistance received, partly or wholly, it is possible for such payment to be deferred by an arrangement with the diplomatic/consular mission of the country of origin of the recipient of medical assistance, until the latter's return to his/her country.
		If a foreign tourist has been given emergency medical assistance by a medical establishment and it is found that he/she needs to be treated further in another medical establishment, the former has to arrange for suitable transport to the latter and medical aid during the journey.
		The procedure concerning the provision of health care services to foreigners on the basis of bilateral agreements is conducted by the local branch of this Office at the place of his/her stay, through the local medical establishments with which health care agreeements have been made.
	www.serbia-info.com /ntos/inf_medi.htm (647 words)

	Health and medical care
		Health and medical care is a key element in the welfare system and is one of the sectors of society which people in Sweden feel most strongly about.
		Rapid developments in medicine and medical technology combined with citizens demands for the best possible care mean that the basic structure and focus of health and medical care must be developed and new methods encouraged.
		The health and medical care policy area includes agencies and government programmes targeted at health and medical care for the purpose of promoting and ensuring good health and medical care on equal terms for the entire population.
	www.sweden.gov.se /sb/d/2950 (433 words)

	Medical Expenses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Eligible medical expenses may include the cost of meals and lodging at a hospital or similar institution, if the main reason for being there is to receive medical care.
		Medical care is provided by a doctor in a licensed hospital or in a medical care facility related to, or the equivalent of, a licensed hospital, and
		The cost of medical care, including meals and lodging in a nursing home or home for the aged, rest home or sanitarium, is an eligible medical expense if the primary reason for being there is to get medical care, unless that person has been certified as incapable of self care.
	www.asiflex.com /valid213.html (4307 words)

	Research Activities, July 2005: Outcomes/Effectiveness: Chiropractic care is more expensive but not more effective than ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Chiropractic care is more expensive than medical care for low back pain, but it is not more effective, according to findings from the first randomized trial to compare treatment costs for low back pain.
		The medical care without physical therapy (MD) group was instructed in proper back care and exercises and prescribed bed rest and various medications for symptom relief.
		The medical care with physical therapy (MDPt) group received medical care and treatment by a physical therapist, including instruction in proper back care and exercises, plus one or more of the following at the discretion of the physical therapist: heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, soft tissue and joint mobilization, mechanical traction, and supervised exercise.
	www.ahcpr.gov /research/jul05/0705RA20.htm (388 words)

	Medical Care Direct - healthcare, employee flexible benefits, private hospital treatment
		Those who are excluded from Private Medical Insurance or do not consider it a viable alternative and who simply want to get their medical problem resolved as fast as possible.
		Medical Care Direct Ltd is a specialist company providing services and information to its Members that assists them to make decisions and provides greater control in managing their healthcare requirements.
		Those with medical conditions awaiting treatment on the NHS but often waiting for months or years to see their consultant before even getting on the waiting list for the operation.
	www.medicalcaredirect.co.uk (840 words)

	Medical Care Decisions
		A living will, a health care power of attorney and an advance instruction for mental health treatment must be written and signed by you while you are still able to understand your condition and treatment choices and to make those choices known.
		The powers granted to your health care power of attorney go into effect when your doctor states in writing that you are not able to make or to make known your health care choices.
		You can change your health care power of attorney while you are able to make and make known your decisions, by signing another one and telling your doctor and each health care agent you named of the change.
	www.nhhn.org /body.cfm?id=266 (1534 words)

	Civil War Medical Care, Battle Wounds, and Disease
		Working against incredible odds, however, the medical corps increased in size, improved its techniques, and gained a greater understanding of medicine and disease every year the war was fought.
		In Europe, four-year medical schools were common, laboratory training was widespread, and a greater understanding of disease and infection existed.
		The average medical student in the United States, on the other hand, trained for two years or less, received practically no clinical experience, and was given virtually no laboratory instruction.
	www.civilwarhome.com /civilwarmedicine.htm (1219 words)

	Medical Malpractice Attorney - Lawyer
		A medical malpractice Lawyer is an area of law that assists people who have been injured by the mistakes of health care providers, or the survivors of those who may have died as a result of the mistakes of health care providers.
		Malpractice can be described as departure from the accepted standards of medical care, health care or safety on the part of a health care provider that causes harm resulting in death or serious injuries to a patient.
		A standard of conduct is what the "reasonable practitioner" would do in like circumstances and requires that the physician exercise that degree of skill and care that would be expected of the average qualified practitioner practicing under like circumstances.
	www.medicalmalpracticeattorney.us (283 words)

	BOP: Inmate Medical Care
		The Bureau provides essential medical, dental, and mental health (psychiatric) services by professional staff in a manner consistent with acceptable community standards for a correctional environment.
		The Bureau uses licensed and credentialed health care providers in its ambulatory care units, which are supported by community consultants and specialists.
		Health promotion is emphasized through counseling provided during examinations, education about the effects of medications, infectious disease prevention and education, and chronic care clinics for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
	www.bop.gov /inmate_programs/health.jsp (147 words)

	Medical Care During Pregnancy
		For example, women with diabetes must be especially careful about keeping their blood glucose levels under control, both before they begin trying to conceive and during their pregnancy.
		Women of African or Mediterranean descent are usually tested for sickle cell trait or disease because they're at higher risk for having sickle cell anemia - a chronic blood disease - or carrying the trait, which can be passed on to their children.
		Over-the-counter medications are generally considered off-limits because of their potential effects on the fetus.
	www.kidshealth.org /parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/medical_care_pregnancy.html (2879 words)

	Townhall.com :: Columns :: The 'cost' of medical care by Thomas Sowell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		If you ask most people about the cost of medical care, they may tell you how much they have to pay per visit to their doctor's office or the monthly bill for their prescription drugs.
		In the case of medical care, the supply is a matter of life and death.
		For political purposes, what "bringing down the cost of medical care" means is some quick fix that will win votes at the next election, regardless of what the repercussions are thereafter.
	www.townhall.com /columnists/thomassowell/ts20040504.shtml (767 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Advanced care directives
		Advanced care directives are specific instructions, prepared in advance, that are intended to direct a person's medical care if he or she becomes unable to do so in the future.
		However, advanced care directives cannot predict what situations may arise in the future or what new modes of care may be available for situations considered nearly hopeless today.
		These are any decisions regarding care that are communicated verbally by an individual to his or her health care providers and family members.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001908.htm (954 words)

	Medical Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The cost of health care is covered by the Universities' budget or the budget of the Students' Union.
		In the event that a student is directly or indirectly entitled to medical insurance from another company, then the student can choose between this company and that of AUTH by submitting an official declaration to the Institution.
		Students who require medical care may go (on weekdays at the appointed working hours) to either the Health Centre in the Student Halls, to the doctor in the State Health Service of AUTH, or to the private doctor who cooperates with them.
	www.auth.gr /students/health-main.en.php3 (1575 words)

	Health care jobs health care job medical jobs medical job healthcare jobs healthcare job hospital jobs medical ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Health care jobs (or healthcare jobs), medical jobs, and hospital jobs are the focus at MedicalDegreeHunter, the medical job search engine that enables health care recruiters and medical recruiters to post health care jobs, medical jobs, and hospital jobs to our healthcare job search engine.
		Health care jobs are the result of one of the largest industries in the country, with more than 11 million healthcare jobs and medical jobs, including the self-employed.
		Health care jobs growth is expected to account for about 2.8 million new positions, 13 percent of all wage and salary positions added to the economy over the 2000-10 period.
	www.degreehunter.com /health_care_jobs.html (1330 words)

	Parkview Medical Center
		As the region’s only locally governed medical facility, Parkview Medical Center is committed to providing the best in modern health care to the people of southeastern Colorado.
		A regional leader in acute medical care and behavioral medicine, Parkview’s service area includes the primary market of Pueblo and a secondary market consisting of 27 additional counties.
		Parkview is the largest private sector employer in Pueblo with 1,950 employees and has a competent and comprehensive medical staff of 303.
	www.parkviewmc.com (210 words)

	UMC - General Information - Medical Care
		The University Hospitals and Clinics are the teaching hospitals for all Medical Center education programs and a 722-bed diagnostic and treatment referral center for the entire state.
		The hospital medical staffs are appointed from the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry.
		On the Medical Center campus, the University Hospitals and Clinics includes the University Hospital, Winfred L. Wiser Hospital for Women & Infants, Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children and, for faculty practice, the University Medical Pavilion.
	www.umc.edu /information/medical_care.html (210 words)

	Medical Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		She is responsible for the daily medical care medical records that arise and for any medicines that need to be administered.
		All children have an annual medical with a consultant paediatrician at which the nurse is present.
		The first aider is also able to care for any children who become ill during the school day.
	www.john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk /medical.htm (150 words)

	SAGE Publications - Medical Care Research and Review
		Medical Care Research and Review's focus reflects the growth of the field and the increasing importance of health services research - while still maintaining the high standards that have kept MCRR at the forefront of health care for over half a century.
		Under its former title, Medical Care Research and Review was a respected source of scholarly review articles that analyzed, critiqued and synthesized current literature and research in health care.
		Now Medical Care Research and Review's scope has increased to include research and trends as well as review articles, making the journal an even more valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and administrators.
	www.sagepub.co.uk /journal.aspx?pid=105712 (264 words)

	The Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group - encouraging best-practice medical care
		It has been produced by the UK Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG), a network of doctors whose aim is to ensure equitable provision of medical care for all people with Down's syndrome in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
		A medical library providing access to the full range of information developed specifically by DSMIG as well as selected information from other sources.
		Guidelines for basic essential medical surveillance which set out a minimum standard of basic medical surveillance which we consider essential and realistically achievable within the framework of healthcare services in the UK and Ireland.
	www.dsmig.org.uk (412 words)

	Welcome to Augusta Medical Center serving the Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County area.
		Whether you are a prospective patient, visitor, physician or health care professional looking for career or home, or perhaps someone from out of our area concerned about a loved one in our care, this site is for you.
		While AMC is a relatively new and constantly growing organization, it has a long tradition of clinical quality, compassionate care and friendly small town hospitality that dates back more than fifty years.
		Their staff and volunteers are trained to make those final days as caring, stress-free and pain-free as possible.
	www.augustamed.com (676 words)

	Medical Care Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Primary Medical Care Services were added in response to strong community needs.
		Medical and ancillary services, such as laboratory, radiology, pathology/cytology, specialty care, emergency care and pharmacy services, are provided through service agreements with local healthcare providers.
		At each location, nurse case managers coordinate medical services and assist patients in obtaining social services as needed.
	www.tarzanatc.org /Services/medcare.php (172 words)

	gmcf home
		In an ever changing health care environment, we do more than keep pace with the increasing needs of our customers: we anticipate and adjust to new challenges.
		Our flexibility is demonstrated in the wide range of health care related services we provide that include the Medicare Quality Improvement Initiatives in Georgia.
		In a wide array of health care activities that span more than 30 years, gmcf has a membership of over 1,700 actively practicing Georgia physicians, located throughout the state, who represent all specialties and all settings.
	www.gmcf.org (142 words)

	The Medical Foundation :: Home
		Founded in 1985, the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture provides care and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of organised violence.
		The Medical Foundation is seeking a new chief executive to lead the organisation into its third decade.
		Medical Foundation: Registered charity number 1000340 company limited by guarantee.
	www.torturecare.org.uk (315 words)

	Smoking-Attributable Medical Care Costs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		This report identifies the medical care costs attributable to cigarette smoking for the United States for 1993.
		At the heart of the measurement technique in this study is an econometric, regression-based model of the average cost of medical care for individuals for one year.
		The current model consists of two equations each for four types of medical expenditures: ambulatory (outpatient), hospital (inpatient), prescription drug, and other expenditures, and excludes expenditures for mental health, mental retardation, and dental care.
	www.bera.com /smoking.htm (1014 words)

	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Medical Care Development is a not-for-profit organization with members, a Board of Directors, and 600 employees working in Maine and in developing countries.
		The Organization: Medical Care Development plans, develops, and operates health systems and programs that help people achieve improved health in Maine and around the world.
		Medical Care Development, Inc., 11 Parkwood Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330
	www.mcd.org (274 words)

	Urgent Medical & Family Care
		Welcome to our practice; a great choice for family and occupational medical care.
		We offer high quality medical care for minor emergencies and outpatient medical needs for the entire family.
		We are here to render quality medical care promptly, caringly, and professionally, in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
	www.urgentmed.com (104 words)

	Medical Care Plan Page
		The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP) was introduced on April 1, 1969.
		It is a comprehensive plan of medical care insurance designed to cover the cost of physician services for bona fide residents of the province.
		The specific procedures and services covered under the Medical Care Plan are listed in Schedule A (Medical Payment Schedule) and Schedule B (Surgical-Dental Payment Schedule) of the Medical Care Insurance Physicians and Fees Regulations.
	www.health.gov.nl.ca /mcp/html/mcp.htm (336 words)

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