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October 10, 2012


	Web-based Decision Aid for Women with Low Bone Density As some women get older their bones become weaker and more brittle.

	Treating Sleep Apnea More than 12 million Americans have sleep apnea, a condition that that causes people to stop breathing during sleep.

	Helping Hospitals Lower Readmissions One in five Medicare patients find themselves back in the hospital within a month after being discharged for a serious condition.

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Effective Health Care: Helping You Make Better Treatment Choices

Teamwork a Key Feature of Patient Safety Improvement Program
Doctors, nurses, and other staff have always depended on each other to provide high-quality care to patients. Now they’re learning how to apply specific teamwork principles to produce better and safer care.

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Questions Are The Answer
The top 10 questions to ask your doctor.

Explore Your Treatment Options
Explore your options. Find the right treatment for you.

Healthy Men
The preventive tests every man should have.

Conozca las preguntas
Las preguntas mas importantes para hacerle a tu medico.

Aprende a vivir
(Learn to Live) is a three-episode Spanish-language videonovela that provides information about diabetes management.

Tips for Going Home from the Hospital
Clarify all aspects of your medical care, including medications, in preparation for leaving the hospital.

Bring a Health Advocate to Appointments
Bring a friend or family member to doctor appointments to help you collect information about your condition and treatment.

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