What should you look for when choosing a medical provider?

Five tips for choosing a new primary care physician

• Determine Which Doctors Are “In-Network”
• Find a Doctor with Expertise that Meets Your Health Needs.
• Ask for Referrals.
• Think About Logistics.
• Visit the Doctor.
  

  How to know if you have a medical condition?

  7 signs and symptoms not to ignore 1 Unexplained weight loss. 2 Persistent or high fever. 3 Shortness of breath. 4 Unexplained changes in bowel habits. 5 Confusion or personality changes. 6 (2 more items)

  When to seek medical attention for weight loss?

  Take note of important signs and symptoms — from unexplained weight loss to sudden flashes of light — and know when to seek medical care. Chest pain, sudden loss of vision or speech, and severe abdominal pain require immediate medical attention — but what about more subtle signs and symptoms? It can be tough to know what to do.

  When to tell your doctor when you feel full?

  Feeling full after eating very little. If you consistently feel full sooner than normal or after eating less than usual, get checked by your doctor. This feeling, known as early satiety, also might be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, bloating or weight loss. If so, be sure to tell your doctor about these signs and symptoms as well.

  

  When to seek medical attention for shortness of breath?

  Very strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, massive obesity and high altitude all can cause shortness of breath. Outside of these examples, shortness of breath is likely a sign of a medical problem. If you have unexplained shortness of breath, especially if it comes on suddenly and is severe, seek emergency medical care.

  What should you do if you have serious health symptoms?

  When serious health symptoms occur, an ambulance is the quickest way to receive immediate attention. Emergency medical technicians can provide immediate care at the scene and in the ambulance. If you drive yourself or someone else to the hospital, there will be an emergency room wait and precious time may be lost.

  How to know if you have a health warning?

  7 Health Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore 1 Tearing sensation. 2 Crushing chest pain. 3 Tingling in the arms or other extremities. 4 Dizziness. 5 Sweating. 6 (more items)

  How to know if you have a mental health issue?

  1. Feeling sad, angry, or otherwise “not yourself.” Uncontrollable sadness, anger, or hopelessness may be signs of a mental health issue that can improve with treatment.

  When to seek medical care for someone at home?

  If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately: 1 Trouble breathing 2 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest 3 New confusion 4 Inability to wake or stay awake 5 Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone