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6 | 2018 Medical & Dental Directory Melrose Weight Loss & Wellness Center Angela S. Stewart Family Nurse Practitioner 3415-A Melrose Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.223.0919 www.melroseweightloss.com What have you got to lose? • Prescription Appetite Suppressants • B-12 Injections • HCG Family Weight Loss Center familywtlossnc.com 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS! • Doctor Appointment • Rx FDA Approved Appetite Suppressant • 4 Weekly Visits • 4 B-12 Shots • 4 Lipo Shots • Multivitamin • Measurements • Body Fat Analysis • Guideline Menus/ Food Sheets CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION! Family Weight Loss Center, 910.484.9529 307 Owen Drive in Fayetteville Medical Weight Loss Center, 910.585.8204 717 N. Horner Blvd. in Sanford Medical Weight Loss Center, 910.501.9244 821 S. Main Street in Laurinburg MONTHLY PROGRAM INCLUDES: Often, a physician is chosen based on gender and office location. Having a physician close by is a convenience. Some physicians even have evening hours. But not all physicians accept the same insurance, so check ahead. Prepare for appointments with new physicians accordingly. Take a list of concerns, with the most important at the top. Also take a list of all current medications, including both prescription and over-the-counter. This list should also include dosage, frequency, and time of day the medication is taken. Optimal care requires good communication. The best communication occurs when patients are comfortable talking to their doctor. Discussing daily habits with a new physician is important. It may be tempting to downplay certain habits like drinking, smoking, or illicit drugs, but it is important to be honest. Also reveal major stressors, such as a divorce or the death of a loved one. Patients should not wait until the end of the appointment to bring up important concerns. Share any symptoms, such as pain, fever, difficulty sleeping, or unexplained weight loss or gain. Patients should also reveal if symptoms are constant or intermittent, if anything makes them better or worse, and if symptoms affect daily activities. One area that definitely needs discussion is smoking history. Smoking can affect the risk for many chronic diseases, as well as timing of certain tests. Patients should say if they have ever smoked cigarettes, pipes, cigars, or electronic cigarettes. Although it may be embarrassing or uncomfortable, patients shouldn't hesitate to discuss sensitive subjects with their doctors. Memory problems, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, alcohol use, and depression are uncomfortable topics for most patients. Physicians are accustomed to discussing such personal matters and can offer treatment options and referrals. Being honest with physicians can lead to wiser medical decisions that better suit the patient's needs and wishes. That includes everything from surgery and procedures to end-of-life care. Take the time to find a good primary care physician and start building a strong relationship. The effort will be well worth it. n Family practice physicians care for entire families, from young children to the eldest members. Internal medicine physicians care for adults of all ages. And older adults may opt for a geriatrician. These physicians specialize in treating people age 60 and older. AESTHETICS

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