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how can you become a midwife in nebraska?

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I would google: Those exact words. Every state has a medical licensing board that can help you with this inquiry. Not all midwifes are equal and this varies by state so it would be important to get properyl trained so that the state recognizes your ability/scope of practice.

Question 2

i recently moved from grant nebraska to lincoln nebraska due to a role change within farm credit services.  
i get my rx refills at cvs by phone/mail.  i need to refill my high blood pressure medicine losartan/hct 50-12.5 tab.  however, when i ordered it they needed a renewed rx from my doctor.  but they said the dr. would not renew the rx because i had not been to see him in a year.  i don't want to take a trip back to north platte to see my old dr.  can write me a new script?

renewal of rx

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Not on this platform: Establishing with a local doc would be your best plan going forward. All meds should be taken with clear goals, for defined periods of time limited to their efficacy/ side effect ratio. While you may be able to fill and bridge yourself to until getting to see a physician, your best long term plan is having your treatment supervised.

Question 3

i need a doctor who accepts anthen blue cross insurance (medi-cal) in elk grove or south sacramento area, california.

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Type of doctor need?: Are you looking for a primary care doctor (e.g. an internist, family practice doctor, or OB/GYN) or a specific type of specialist (e.g. cardiologist, endocrinologist, etc.)??

Most insurance provide patients with a list of doctors available within their network. Consider contacting insurance company for list. Medicaid (or Medi-Cal) are difficult to find. Best of luck.

Question 4

what innovations arose from virginia apgar's invention?

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Newborn well being: The apgar score (appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration) is a simple measure to quickly asses the health of a newborn just after delivery.  The goal of the apgar was to identify newborns who needed more immediate medical care.

Question 5

public hospitals vs. private hospitals. who is more current?

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Varies.: Both kinds of hospitals are held to the same standard of care; some exceed it, some fail, but whether they are public or private rarely matters.

Question 6

best orthopedic hospital in california?

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Hospital vs MD: Sometimes the hospital is only a small component of the ultimate outcome. I would select your surgeon first and then rely on the hospital they choose.

Question 7

who really runs things at nursing home? rns, lpns or aides?

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All of them: Rns, lpns and aides take care of the elderly. Also speech therapy, pt & ot psychologists also see these residents from time to time. Physicians make rounds as well.

Question 8

are the best medical schools in the states? are medical schools in india, china, japan, england/uk, iraq, israel, etc., reputable? would you attend?

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Best is relative.: Good medical schools and great doctors in every country.  Generalizing possible, but misleading.  Most medical education takes place during internship / residency. Best education is one that prepares you for practice in the society and culture you live in. Japanese schools are great for japanese physicians and likewise for the other countries.

Question 9

community health centers vs. private practice abortion clinics?

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? of funding: Check into the availability of community health clinic and whether they are funded to provide therapeutic abortion.

Question 10

international health insurance for a uk resident in uk?

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On-line: International health insurance, typically with evacuation coverage, is a supplemental insurance policy to cover health expenses while traveling. There are many reputible companies who market their products online.  The national health service advises: www.Nhs.Uk/nhsengland/healthcareabroad/pages/healthcareabroad.Aspx.  Us state department: travel.State.Gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1470.Html.

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