How to Use Park Nicollet Health Advisor
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The contents of Health Advisor are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you have about a medical condition. Please review the legal restrictions and terms of use before using this information.
The "What to do About" sections found throughout this site can help you make decisions about what to do when you are ill or injured. The sections are not for infants and do not apply to infants under three months old. Always seek your health professional's advice if you are concerned that your infant is seriously sick.
The symbols found in the sections indicate the general approaches for how and when to seek care:
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Use self care. Symptoms can be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice. |
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Call doctor's office for advice. Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually, you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you. |
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Call dentist. Symptoms need to be evaluated by a dentist. When you call to make an appointment, your dentist will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. |
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See doctor. Symptoms need to be evaluated by a medical professional. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor or health care professional will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. |
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Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within two hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor's office, in an urgent care center or in an emergency room. |
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Symptoms in this category are life-threatening and require immediate medical treatment. |
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The guidelines presented for each symbol also appear when activated directly in a Decision Guide. Simply pass over one of the Decision Guide symbols with your computer mouse. A screen will appear, showing the guidelines for that particular Decision Guide icon.
If a Decision Guide does not appear, it indicates that a Decision Guide is not suitable for the particular topic presented. Take note of any self-care steps that are mentioned in that topic, and call your doctor's office if you have concerns. |
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