Don't take "no" from your HMO

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Patients must be persistent in fighting for their rights to good medical care under managed care systems. Choosing a nonprofit HMO is one way to avoid problems. Finding a doctor who will help cut through HMO bureaucracy is another good strategy.

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Making tough choices: breast cancer cures

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Women with breast cancer typically must decide among two or more treatment options. The experiences of four such women are shared. Each woman had to evaluate conflicting medical advice.

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Should you pop a mood pill?

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Advice on the use of anti-depressant medication and the benefits of psychotherapy are discussed.

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