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Choosing a Doctor or Hospital

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- About choosing a doctor
- About choosing a hospital
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Reviewed By:
David Slotnick, M.D.

Summary

Your good health and the health of loved ones are the most valuable assets you can have. Placing your medical care in the right hands is not just a goal that you hope you can achieve - it is a necessity that requires you to make the best choices you can. Your primary care physician and any specialists you see on a regular basis are your link to long-term heart health. And, should hospital care become necessary, you want to be assured the highest-quality service and the most successful outcomes given the circumstances of your admission.

Selecting a doctor and a hospital may take some time and energy, but your effort will pay off. You will have the peace of mind knowing that you are the receiving the best health services available from trustworthy professionals. Your relationship with a doctor and other medical providers will also get off on the right foot as you establish your expectations and develop a comfortable rapport to achieve your goals.

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Review Date: 05-11-2007

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