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 You and medical treatment
How good a patient are you? Do you follow doctors' instructions and do you take the right medication at the right times? Good health is also your responsibility.

Get tips here on how to use medication and choosing the right medical practitioners.

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01. How good a patient are you?
You get sick. You go to the doctor. You get better. That’s it. Well, not quite. Despite what you may think, there are lots of things you can do to help the doctor who treats you.
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02. The right pharmacy for you?
So what are the things you should be looking at when you choose your pharmacy?
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03. Your medicine chest
How does one keep medicines safely out of reach in a home environment? What can you do to stop your toddler from eating a handful of vitamin tablets?
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04. Painless dental treatment
It’s no fun allowing strangers with sharp tools near sensitive parts of your body. But thanks to some recent advances in technology there’s less to be afraid of than ever.
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05. Medication: Follow the rules
So, what does 'compliance' with treatment mean? It means sticking to the instructions on how and when to take something. So what happens if you don't?
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06. Choosing the right therapist
You've decided to go for therapy, but how do you go about choosing the right therapist?
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07. Your therapist: what you can expect
A therapist is there to offer a supportive, safe environment in which you can deal with your problems. But there are certain limits to what you can expect from your therapist.
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08. What to ask your GP or pharmacist
Rather than being too intimidated to ask your doctor or pharmacist about generic drugs, you can help ensure your health by asking him or her a couple of direct questions.
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09. A glossary of drug label terms
Don't know a side effect from an adverse effect? Can't tell a precaution from a warning? You're not alone.
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10. Choosing the right GP
You need to find a new GP. But how will you get the right one? Here are some tips that might help.
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11. How sorted are you?
Think about your GP, your vet, your gynae, your shrink and your pharmacist. Are they what you want? Not really? Here's how to find exactly what you're looking for.
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