A tiny camera called laparoscope can be used to peek inside the body and diagnose disease. Learn how this minimally invasive technique is now being used for intestinal surgery.
Keywords: Keyhole surgery, laparoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, laparscope, blood clots, diverticulitis, hernia, colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, small bowel obstruction, postoperative ileus, nosocomial infections, robotic surgery, intestinal disease, ileal pouch, anastomosis, fistula, minimal invasive surgery
"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if you've ever read the fine print above your signature on a medical insurance claim form. But what does it really mean? What are you releasing, and to whom? And what about all the writing on the back of the form? Join our panel of experts as they discuss your medical privacy rights are and what rights you give up when you make an insurance claim.
Keywords: Insurance claim, health insurance, confidentiality
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.
Keywords: Informed consent, patient rights, surgical procedures, prostate, decisions
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can take its toll on our healthy and may affect our risks of many different kinds of illness. Discover why handling stress is so important in living a healthy and long life.
Keywords: Stress, tension, immune system, sleep problems, insomnia, relaxation techniques, laughter, stress reducers
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