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  1. Returning to work after cancer: know your rights 
    ... your rights may help ease any anxiety. Several laws protect your right to work. In most cases, to be protected by these laws, you need to tell your employer that you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000923.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Advance care directives 
    ... medicines, or surgeries Blood transfusions Each state has laws about living wills. You can find out about the laws in your state from your providers, the state ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000472.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Bicycle safety 
    Many cities and states have bike lanes and laws that protect bicycle riders. But riders are still ... Therefore, you need to ride carefully, obey the laws, and watch for other vehicles. Always be prepared ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000388.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Doctor of medicine profession (MD) 
    ... first of the professions to require licensing. State laws on medical licensing outlined the "diagnosis" and "treatment" ... the state level in accordance with specific state laws Certification is established through national organizations with consistent ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001936.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Nurse practitioner (NP) 
    ... privileges (authority granted to a provider) depends on laws in the state in which they work. Some ... takes place at the state level under state laws. They are also certified through national organizations, with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001934.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Physician Assistant profession (PA) 
    ... at the state level according to specific state laws. Certification is established through a national organization. Requirements ... practice standards are consistent across all states. Licensure: Laws specific to PA licensure may vary among the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001935.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Consumer rights and protections 
    ... PROTECTIONS Here are ways that the health care law protects consumers. You must be covered, even if ... rights and protections. www.healthcare.gov/health-care-law-protections/rights-and-protections/ . Accessed September 7, 2022. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001947.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Epilepsy or seizures - discharge 
    ... and legal once the seizures are controlled. State laws vary. You can get information about your state law from your provider and the Department of Motor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000128.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Distracted driving 
    ... crash. As a result, many states have enacted laws to help stop the practice. You can avoid ... of handheld phones while driving. Learn about the laws in your state at: www.nhtsa.gov/risky- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000818.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding 
    ... with more than 50 employees are required by law to be given the time and a place ... these practices. Some states have even broader breastfeeding laws. But not all mothers are able to pump ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000803.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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