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Dr. Carolyn Clancy, MD Navigating the Health Care System
Advice Columns from Dr. Carolyn Clancy

AHRQ Director Carolyn Clancy, M.D., has prepared brief, easy-to-understand advice columns for consumers to help navigate the health care system. They address important issues in order to help people become informed health care consumers.
Dr. Clancy 411 Feaures
411 FeatureNavigating the ER - Using Urgent and Emergency Care
Don’t wait until an emergency to learn the ins and outs of using urgent or emergency care.
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411 HighlightsLead Story: Prostate Cancer Treatment - A New Guide for Clinicians
Following an increase in both prostate cancer screening and diagnosed cases, AHRQ released a new ...
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Column Library:

DateTitle
8/19/2008How To Use Hospital Emergency Rooms Wisely
8/05/2008Checklists Help Men and Women Stay Healthy at 50+
7/15/2008Tips To Help You Find a Good Doctor
7/01/2008Simple Steps Can Reduce Health Care-Associated Infections
6/17/2008Do Your Homework Before You Choose A Hospital
6/03/2008Smart Choices: How to Choose a Health Plan That’s Right for You
5/20/2008What's Your Health Literacy Score
5/06/2008Real Men Wear Gowns - And Help Their Health
4/15/2008Superheroes TV and Radio Ads Encourage Hispanics to Get Involved in Their Own Health Care
4/01/2008Your Experience in the Hospital and Why it Matters
3/18/2008Balancing Treatment Advice: Benefits, Risks, and Personal Choice
3/04/2008Big Strides, Not Small Steps, Needed to Boost Health Care Quality
2/19/2008Busting Myths About Health Care Quality
2/05/2008Asking Questions About Medical Tests
1/16/2008What to Ask Before Surgery
1/02/2008Tips for Taking Medicines Safely
12/18/2007Where Medical Errors Occur and Steps You Can Take to Avoid Them
12/04/2007Facing the Facts: Get Involved to Get Better Care
11/20/2007Health Care Quality: Take A Closer Look
10/30/2007Becoming an Involved Health Care Consumer
10/16/2007Recognizing High-Quality Health Care
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411 ColumnsHow To Use Hospital Emergency Rooms Wisely
Deciding whether to go to the hospital emergency room (ER) is often a clear-cut decision. Many other ...
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411 ColumnsChecklists Help Men and Women Stay Healthy at 50+
AHRQ and AARP developed two new checklists that outline steps men and women over age 50 need to take ...
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411 ColumnsTips To Help You Find a Good Doctor
Finding a doctor who can communicate and is willing to partner with you in decisions about your ...
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