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Char, a 50-year-old fifth-grade teacher in a small town, received news during the second week of school that she had stage II breast cancer. During the last week of summer, Char had two mammograms, a biopsy, received the diagnosis, saw...

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Questions You May Have


How do I choose a doctor?
How can I find out whether a doctor or clinic provides high quality care for my condition?
I cannot recall the details of my medical history. Can I get a copy of my medical record? How? If I have seen multiple doctors at various clinics, what are the key pieces I need?
My doctor asked if I need a pre-authorization (or prior authorization) for treatment to see a specialist. How do I find out if I need one? If I need one, how do I get one?

Resources

Choosing a Provider (www.ahrq.gov)

Choosing Quality Health Care (www.ahrq.gov)

Managing Your Care (www.survivorshipatoz.org)

Managing Your Care (www.healthcarecoach.com)

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