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to help them evaluate therapy options for their parents. • Are there any special programs offering drugs for less?
Many pharmaceutical companies have taken measures to reduce drug costs. For example, Ciba-Geigy offers a lifetime price guarantee to patients taking one of its high blood pressure medications. For more information about this program, call 1-800955-9100. Also, many pharmacies offer discounts to people over age 62. • Do I need to stay overnight at the hospital after my surgery?
If you need to have an operation, your physician may be able to arrange for surgery in an outpatient clinic to avoid an overnight hospital stay. Many surgical procedures, such as cataract removal, knee arthroscopy, and some biopsies can often be done in an ambulatory care center.
• Can a family member or friend help care for me while I’m in the hospital?
Hospitals are beginning to develop cooperative care units that require family members or friends to help care for patients. In one hospital with a cooperative care unit, the cost is about 40 percent lower than in the centeFs regular hospital facilities. • Am I doing all I can to prevent health problems?
Experts say preventive medicine is often the best medicine — and the least expensive. Knowledge of your family medical history is important to maintainng good health.
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