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Patient education is a process where the patient and caregivers are informed about the health condition to alter and improve the patient's health status. It helps to make a good decision by the doctors and the nurses, and they usually do this to have good outcomes in the treatment of the patient.

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What is the difference between thoracic and lumbar fusion?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are 12 thoracic vertebrae and five lumbar vertebrae. The fusion of the body of the vertebrae between the thoracic spine is called a thoracic fusion.

What is the difference between conventional and painless vaccines?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In recent times, painless vaccines have become popular as they do not cause local pain at the injection site after the vaccination.

I will have to drive for 10 hours with a newborn. Can I use a car bed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is absolutely no problem. The only thing you should keep in mind is that you should be driving slowly.

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My small penis creates an inferiority complex when using public toilets. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns.

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How to diagnose diabetes in rural and semi-urban areas?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a great job being a health educator which help the illiterates and literate in any way. I appreciate your interest.

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My husband takes too many medications for his health conditions. Please advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I can understand you are worried about your husband's health and the medications he is taking.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A child psychiatrist is a psychiatrist who is a medical doctor and treats patients of child psychiatry by pharmacological and non-pharmacological means.

I missed giving the pulse polio drops. Is it mandatory to get it done?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pulse polio dose is an extra dose other than the routine immunization.

Does one receive a higher RF exposure if they weigh more?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The SAR (specific absorption rate) is directly dependant on the patient's weight and would definitely be more for a 250 lb person than a 225 lb.

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