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February 22, 2012


	Questions are the Answer: Note Pads Even when patients have a lot of questions, the average time for a doctor’s visit is less than 20 minutes.

	Partnership for Patients: Finding New Patient Safety Strategies that Work The federal government is working with hospital organizations to help eliminate preventable harms to patients.

	Choosing Medicines for High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in America. One in four adults receives treatment for high blood pressure.

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Effective Health Care: Helping You Make Better Treatment Choices

Million Hearts Campaign Aims to Lower Risk, Improve Care
To help combat heart disease, especially heart attack and stroke, HHS recently joined several groups that include doctors, nurses, pharmacists, insurance companies, and drug stores in a campaign called Million Hearts.

Links to Questions Are The Answer, Healthy Men, and Superhéroes pages.

Keep Track of Your Medicines
Keep a readily available pill card that lists all the medications you take.

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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