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Should I Have Surgery to Treat My Health Problem?
Review the questions to ask about surgery in the topic Smart Decisions: Know Your Options. Get as much information about the surgery as you can, and consider your needs and values. If you are not convinced that the benefits to you outweigh the risks, don't have the surgery.
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Last Updated:
May 19, 2006
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Better Care at Lower Costs Topics
- Topic Overview
- Should I See a Doctor About a Health Problem?
- Should I Have a Test (such as a Blood Test, X-ray, CT Scan, or MRI) to Diagnose My Health Problem?
- Should I Take Medication to Treat My Health Problem?
- Should I Have Surgery to Treat My Health Problem?
- Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?
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