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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about coping with nuclear or radioactive releases.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Coping w disasters: Before your meet with your doctor, be mindful of how this disaster has impacted you. Be open with your provider and clear about the help that you are seeking.

Answered 5/24/2020

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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about coping with nuclear or radioactive releases.

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