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Mammograms
A mammogram is an x-ray photograph of the breast. It is used to check for tumors and detect breast cancer among people who do not manifest any symptoms of the disease.
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Does blue cross pay for a mammogram?
Yes, they will cover annual mammograms if they are suitable to age.
Currently, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Annual Checkups and certain preventive services are covered without charge. Various carriers may designate a different age as the year in which Mammograms are offered as Preventive service.
IF the mammogram is DIAGNOSTIC due to finding a lump for example, the mammogram is more likely to be treated as a diagnostic lab test. A great deal depends on how the doctor codes the test.
Can a physician write their own prescription for a mammogram?
yes most definetly i have done it multiple times for my clavicle is does interfere with any code of ethics or any laws as you are not prescribing yourself any "drug" perse. You are making a non-bias decision based on your pain level and your discomfort knowing what would be required for a xray
Why should women have mammogram?
There are two big issues:
- It's fairly common for people to have the general belief that if they don't know there's a problem, there isn't a problem; this make people reluctant to have medical tests in general.
- Mammograms are physically at least somewhat painful, particularly on older equipment; to get a good picture, the breast is compressed in what amounts to a vertical vise.
How often should women over 50 have mammograms?
That is debatable.
Nearly all US organizations recommend regular, usually annual, mammograms from age 50-65. Just about all recommend starting at age 40 but many say it is OK to do them every other year from 40-50.
The US task force for prevenative health services recently did a study that suggested that for women aged 40-49 who are at average risk for every one breast cancer death that is averted through mammography:
- 1900 mammograms need to be done.
- 600 repeat mammograms will be done.
- 50-100 of those will have a biopsy done.
- 3-6 women will be diagnosed with cancer and have some combination of surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy for a lump that would never have killed them.
They did not recommend against screening in women in their 40's but said that it should not be automatic and should be done after careful consideration of the risks and benefits.
Some factors, such as family history, may make earlier screening worth while.
If you feel a lump that is no longer screening and should be investigated to matter what the age.
What is the cost of a mammogram?
A mammogram is an x-ray that will detect issues with the breasts. The cost of a mammogram ranges between 80 and 150 dollars depending on where you live.
Does Medicaid pay for mammograms for women under 40?
There is not an age requirement per se: but you need to have your doc write a prescription for a mammogram.
What does a BIRADS 4 result from a mammogram indicate?
BIRADS 4 means suspicious for cancer. A biopsy is usually recommended in this case.
BI-RADS is a scale or system for categorizing mammogram results. Like the Richter scale measures earthquakes, and the Fahrenheit scale measures temperature, BI-RADS is a way of classifying mammogram results so that communication between health care providers is easier.
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How should a man handle a woman he considers abusive especially when the abuse often triggers rage?
I think the man should separate from the woman...immediately. This is not to condone the rage or angry behavior (shouting?), but it seems to be an imperfect response to inexcusable behavior. It is a vicious cycle and is not good for either party. If it is early in the relationship and otherwise things are good, a good communication class for both parties might be in order. But if the abusive behavior continues, then it is a deal breaker to the relationship.
There is little difference between male and female abusers. See the external links further down this page.
Before I could offer any suggestions - I need to have EXPLAINED what is meant by "the rage such abuse often triggers?" It sounds like - when you are abused? you then rage. Is this the case??? If you are raging at her then in all probability and from experience - she is trying to defend herself!!!!!!!!!!
Abuse is abuse period. I am a man that recently left an abusive relationship with a female Narcissist. The abuse was mostly non-verbal - silent treatment, withdrawing and other manipulating, control tactics that infected me like a slow poison over time. I made a stand and left the woman, which is the only viable option. It hurt tremendously, but you have to respect yourself.
One method abusers use is to revicitmize the vicitm by including the naive commmunity in on joining him in order to do so.
It is best to leave abusive relationships in the past.
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Stalkers and the Borderline Personality
The Borderline Personality
In recent years psychologists have learned about and done case studies on a new personality disorder which the DSM-III-R classifies as an Axis II disorder- the Borderline Personality . This classification includes such personality disorders as the Anti-social Personality, the Histrionic Personality and the Narcissistic Personality. Several psychologists (including myself) diagonosed my stalker as afflicted with the Borderline Personality. Characteristic of the Borderline (derived from research done by Kreisman & Straus, 1989) are:
a shaky sense of identity
sudden, violent outbursts
oversensitivity to real or imagined rejection
brief, turbulent love affairs
frequent periods of intense depression
eating disorders, drug abuse, and other self-destructive tendencies
an irrational fear of abandonment and an inability to be alone
Not much research has been done on the Borderline Personality, and for many years it was difficult to diagnose- and to treat. A Borderline often feels as though his/her life is marked with a distinctive emptiness; a void in which a relationship often acts to fill. Many times the Borderline is a victim of an early dysfunctional family situation and/or emotional/physical abuse by those he/she trusted early on in childhood.
The Borderline is psychotic , in the original, psychological meaning of the term: he/she is not in control and not in touch with reality. To the Borderline, a softly spoken word of advice can be construed as a threat on his/her emotional stability. An outsider's viewpoint that the Borderline is not in touch with reality often ends in a bitter and irrational dissassociation from the outsider on the part of the Borderline. Often, the Borderline ends up very much alone and victim to his/her disillusions.
The Borderline stalker is very apt to see his/her actions as perfectly justified; he/she has paranoid disillusions which support these-often with disturbing frequency. The Borderline often has brief love affairs which end abruptly, turbulently and leave the Borderline with enhanced feelings of self-hatred, self-doubt and a fear that is not often experienced by rational people. When the Borderline's relationships turn sour, the Borderline often begins to, at first, harass the estranged partner with unnecessary apologies and/or apologetic behavior (i.e. letters of apology 'from the heart', flowers delivered at one's place of employment, early morning weeping phonecalls, etc.). However, the Borderline does not construe his/her behavior as harassment- to the Borderline he/she is being 'responsible' for his/her past behaviors.
The next phase of the Borderline Personality develops relatively quickly and soon he/she feels suddenly betrayed, hurt, etc. and seeks to victimize the estranged partner in any way he/she can. Strangely enough, this deleterious behavior is always coupled with a need to be near or in constant contact with the estranged partner . While sending threats to the estranged partner, it is very common for the Borderline to begin to stalk his/her estranged partner in an effort to maintain contact. This effort is motivated by the excruciating fear that the Borderline will end up alone and anger that [the estranged partner] has put him/her in this position. We are finding, in many cases, that a great deal of stalking behavior is associated with Borderline or related personality disorders. Earlier research did not incorporate the Borderline Personality in stalking profiles; research now is beginning to focus on the Borderline in such disorders as Erotomania, etc.
IF I have understood the question correctly, it sounds as if the abuser (in this case a woman) may be trying to provoke her male partner into attacking her physically. If this is the case, DON'T fall for it. DON'T get into a rage; just walk out. What she is doing sounds like calculated trickery based on the knowledge that for many people the key image of domestic violence is that of a man beating up his female partner. Although professionals, such as social workers and judges may be theoretically aware that there are many forms of emotional abuse, many have real problems getting to grips with the concept. Consider, too, that if your abuser can 'turn the tables' on you and make you appear the abuser, she will feel morally as high as high can be.
IF I've understood the situation correctly, and it's quite possible that I haven't, and IF your partner is succeeding in sending you into a monumental rage, then arguably you are two consenting adults playing a very dangerous game of 'abuse me'. (I'm sorry if this sounds harsh, but something in the relationship seems odd over and above the abuse. On the face of it, you seem to be claiming the right to rage on the grounds that the abuse is so painful. Get out before something worse happens.
Why do they put stickers on a woman's nipples during mammograms?
Nipple sticker has been in the market for over 20 years, development of this product is to prevent fraction of clothing and can use for replacement of bra. Mostly use for photo shooting, swim racing, modeling etc.
Why is it important to ask a patient if they have had a previous mammogram?
It is important because if you had a mammogram in the past then the doctors can compare the old mammogram film to the new one and see if there are any changes.
What is mammogram and at what age should you start getting them?
A mammogram is a routine test to examine the breast for any abnormalities. It can be slightly uncomfortable, basically they xray your breast in simple terms. Your doctor can tell you when you should start receiving mammograms yearly. If you have a family history of breast cancer, you should start a yearly exam in your 20's. Also, as prevelant as breast cancer has been recently, women are getting it at earlier ages. Typically around your late 30's early 40's is when they recommend to start the yearly mammogram exam
Would Medicare pay for a second mammogram if needed?
Insurance companies will pay for a second mammograms also known as a diagnostic mammogram, as long as you have an order from your physician for it. Be aware that there will be a co-pay for this exam since it is not part of your yearly screening exam, which most companies pay at 100%
How can a woman undergo a mammogram without a doctor's recommendation?
Many mammography facilities accept "self referral." This means women can schedule themselves without a physician's referral.
Should i get a mammogram even though i am only 24 years old?
Yes, if breast cancer has been diagnosed in your immediate family
