Palliative Care (AAHPM) →
With palliative care, you can get physical, emotional, and spiritual support at any stage of a serious illness.
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Pap Tests (AAFP) →
Many teenage girls and some women have the test when they don’t need it. Here’s why.
Pelvic Exams and Pap Tests Before Contraceptives (AAFP) →
You usually don’t need a Pap test and pelvic exam before getting birth control pills.
PET Scans After Cancer Treatment (ASCO) →
If you've been treated for cancer, you may not need PET scans to check for a return of the cancer.
Prescription Assistance Programs →
Do you need help paying for prescription drugs? You may qualify for a Prescription Assistance Program (PAP).
Prescription Painkillers: 5 Surprising Facts →
How did these dangerously addictive pills turn into the most prescribed drugs in America?
Preventing Bone Fractures in Osteoporosis →
If you have osteoporosis, here is how to choose a drug to prevent bone fractures, considering effectiveness, safety and price.
Preventing Infections in the Hospital (SHM) →
Watch out for two overused hospital medical practices, urinary catheters and ulcer drugs.
Preventive Care →
Make sure you’re up-to-date on the preventive services you need.
PSA Test for Prostate Cancer (AAFP) →
The PSA screening test is widely used, but often is not needed.
