With The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Medical Tests to
inform and guide you...
 You will understand how many diseases can be caught early, when they are most treatable.
- You will have peace of mind when you know what to expect before, during, and after the test.
- You can raise important issues with your doctor, who will recognize you as a well-informed health care consumer.
- You can avoid eating, drinking, or doing something that may affect the test results, or your health and safety.
- You can plan ahead, such as buying certain kinds of foods, or arranging for a ride home after the procedure.
- You can take an active part in your own health care, with self-tests that let you monitor your condition at home and alert your doctor to changes.
- The authority and expertise of the world-famous Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical School are evident on every page. You may try this unique new reference free for 30 days to determine its value to your own good health.
The first step toward protecting and restoring good health
The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Medical Tests gives you the tools and information to participate more fully in your medical screening and diagnostic tests.
Routine health screenings, from blood pressure measurement to mammography and PSA testing, are the “early alert” system for detecting problems that may require medical attention. Diagnostic testing, from cardiac stress test to biopsy to CT scan, gives doctors the information they need to provide the best medical treatment available.
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