P
- p-DEXA (see: Bone mineral density test)(Medical Test)
Pa
- (Condition)
- Paget's disease of the bone (see: Paget disease of the bone)(Condition)
- Pain - ankle (see: Ankle pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - back (see: Low back pain - acute)(Condition)
- Pain - back - chronic (see: Low back pain - chronic)(Condition)
- Pain - back - chronic (see: Back pain - returning to work)(Self-Care)
- Pain - back - chronic - cognitive behavioral (see: Cognitive behavioral therapy for back pain)(Discharge)
- Pain - back - chronic - narcotics (see: Taking narcotics for back pain)(Discharge)
- Pain - back - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Pain - bones (see: Bone pain or tenderness)(Symptoms)
- Pain - carpal tunnel (see: Wrist pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - CRPS (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)(Condition)
- Pain - elbow (see: Elbow pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - finger (see: Finger pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - foot (see: Foot pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - foot - InDepth (see: Foot pain - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Pain - heel (see: Heel pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - hip (see: Hip pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - joints (see: Joint pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - knee (see: Knee pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - leg (see: Leg pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - muscles (see: Muscle aches)(Symptoms)
- Pain - neck (see: Neck pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - neck - self-care (see: Neck pain or spasms - self care)(Self-Care)
- Pain - neck-self-care (see: Neck pain or spasms - self care)(Self-Care)
- Pain - shins - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Pain - shoulder (see: Shoulder pain)(Symptoms)
- Pain - wrist (see: Wrist pain)(Symptoms)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Painful neuropathy (see: Neuralgia)(Condition)
- Painkillers (see: Pain medications - narcotics)(Special Topic)
- Palliative - cancer pain (see: Cancer treatment - dealing with pain)(Discharge)
- Palliative care - children (see: When your child's cancer treatment stops working)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Palliative care - hospice (see: Hospice care)(Special Topic)
- Palliative care - life support (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Palliative care - oxygen safety (see: Oxygen safety)(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Palliative care - treatments that prolong life (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Palmar fascial fibromatosis - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture)(Condition)
- Pancoast syndrome (see: Brachial plexopathy)(Condition)
- Pap smear (see: Pap test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Papanicolaou test (see: Pap test)(Medical Test)
- Paralysis (see: Muscle function loss)(Symptoms)
- Paresis (see: Muscle function loss)(Symptoms)
- Paresthesias (see: Numbness and tingling)(Symptoms)
- Parsonage Turner syndrome (see: Brachial plexopathy)(Condition)
- Parsonage-Turner syndrome (see: Brachial plexopathy)(Condition)
- (Surgery)
- Partial shoulder arthroplasty (see: Shoulder replacement)(Surgery)
- Partial shoulder arthroplasty - discharge (see: Shoulder replacement - discharge )(Discharge)
- Partial shoulder replacement (see: Shoulder replacement)(Surgery)
- Partial shoulder replacement - discharge (see: Shoulder replacement - discharge )(Discharge)
- Partial-dermal skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- PasPort (see: Central venous catheters - ports)(Discharge)
- Patella fracture (see: Broken kneecap - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Patellar (knee) debridement (see: Knee arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Patellar debridement - discharge (see: Knee arthroscopy - discharge )(Discharge)
- Patellar dislocation or instability (see: Kneecap dislocation)(Injury)
- Patellar subluxation - aftercare (see: Kneecap dislocation - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Patellar tendinitis (see: Anterior knee pain)(Condition)
- Patellar tendinitis (see: Tendinitis)(Condition)
- Patellofemoral subluxation - aftercare (see: Kneecap dislocation - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Patellofemoral syndrome (see: Anterior knee pain)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Patient safety - central line infection (see: Central line infections - hospitals)(Special Topic)
- Patient safety - falls (see: After a fall in the hospital)(Special Topic)
- Patient safety - hospital errors (see: Help prevent hospital errors)(Special Topic)
- Patient safety - medication safety (see: Medicine safety during your hospital stay)(Special Topic)
- Patient safety - wearing gloves (see: Wearing gloves in the hospital)(Special Topic)
- Patient-centered care (see: Shared decision making)(Special Topic)
- Pavlik harness (see: Developmental dysplasia of the hip)(Condition)
Pc
- PCL injury - aftercare (see: Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury - aftercare)(Self-Care)
Pe
- (Discharge)
- Pediatric cancer center (see: Children's cancer centers)(Special Topic)
- Pediatric oncology center (see: Children's cancer centers)(Special Topic)
- Pelvic outlet syndrome (see: Piriformis syndrome)(Self-Care)
- (Medical Test)
- Percutaneous Achilles tendon rupture repair (see: Achilles tendon repair)(Surgery)
- Percutaneous needle fasciotomy - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture)(Condition)
- Pericapsulitis - aftercare (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Peripheral edema (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling)(Symptoms)
- Peripheral neuropathy - tibial nerve (see: Tarsal tunnel syndrome)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter - infection (see: Central line infections - hospitals)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Peroneal nerve injury (see: Common peroneal nerve dysfunction)(Condition)
- Peroneal nerve palsy (see: Common peroneal nerve dysfunction)(Condition)
- Personal health record (PHR) (see: Patient portals - an online tool for your health)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Personal protective equipment - wearing gloves (see: Wearing gloves in the hospital)(Special Topic)
- Personalized medicine - cancer (see: Targeted therapies for cancer)(Special Topic)
- Perthes disease (see: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease)(Condition)
- Pes cavus (see: High arch)(Condition)
- Pes planovalgus (see: Flat feet)(Condition)
- Pes planus (see: Flat feet)(Condition)
Ph
- (Self-Care)
- Photochemotherapy (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Photoradiation therapy (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)(Special Topic)
- Phototherapy (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)(Special Topic)
- Physiatry (see: Physical medicine and rehabilitation)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Physical activity - burning calories (see: Ways to burn more calories every day)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - men - age 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - men - age 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - men - ages 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - men - ages 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - men - over 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - men - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - women - age 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - women - ages 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - women - ages 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - women - over 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Physical exam - women - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Physical rehab (see: Physical medicine and rehabilitation)(Special Topic)
- Physical therapy - at home (see: Home health care )(Self-Care)
Pi
- PICC - dressing change (see: Peripherally inserted central catheter - dressing change)(Special Topic)
- PICC - flushing (see: Peripherally inserted central catheter - flushing)(Self-Care)
- PICC - infection (see: Central line infections - hospitals)(Special Topic)
- PICC - insertion (see: Peripherally inserted central catheter - insertion)(Special Topic)
- Pill dispenser (see: Keeping your medicines organized)(Special Topic)
- Pill organizer (see: Keeping your medicines organized)(Special Topic)
- Pilon fracture (see: Ankle fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Pins and needles sensation (see: Numbness and tingling)(Symptoms)
- (Self-Care)
- Pitcher's shoulder (see: Rotator cuff problems)(Condition)
- Pivot turn (see: Moving a patient from bed to a wheelchair)(Self-Care)
Pl
- (Condition)
- Plantar fasciitis - InDepth (see: Foot pain - InDepth)(In-Depth)
Pm
- PMR (see: Polymyalgia rheumatica)(Condition)
Pn
- Pneumonia - deep breathing exercises (see: Deep breathing after surgery)(Self-Care)
Po
- POA - advance care directive (see: Advance care directives)(Special Topic)
- POA - health care agent (see: Health care agents)(Special Topic)
- Pod-Mods (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)(Special Topic)
- Podagra (see: Gout)(Condition)
- Podagra - InDepth (see: Gout - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- POI (see: Cancer treatment - early menopause)(Special Topic)
- Poison control (see: Medicine safety and children)(Special Topic)
- Poison control - medicine safety (see: Medicine safety and children)(Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Polypharmacy (see: Taking multiple medicines safely)(Special Topic)
- Polyps - sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Popliteal cyst (see: Baker cyst)(Condition)
- Port-a-Cath (see: Central venous catheters - ports)(Discharge)
- Post-infectious arthritis (see: Reactive arthritis)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Posterior spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- Posterior spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Posterior tibial neuralgia (see: Tarsal tunnel syndrome)(Condition)
- Posterior tibial shin splints - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Posterior tibial shin splints - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Posteromedial release (see: Clubfoot repair)(Surgery)
- Postoperative pain relief (see: Postsurgical pain treatment in adults)(Discharge)
- (Discharge)
- Postural kyphosis (see: Kyphosis)(Condition)
- Pot (see: Medical marijuana)(Special Topic)
- Power of attorney (see: Advance care directives)(Special Topic)
- Power of attorney - health care agent (see: Health care agents)(Special Topic)
Pp
- PPE (see: Personal protective equipment)(Special Topic)
- PPE - wearing gloves (see: Wearing gloves in the hospital)(Special Topic)
Pr
- Precancerous changes of the cervix - Pap (see: Pap test)(Medical Test)
- Premature menopause (see: Cancer treatment - early menopause)(Special Topic)
- Preoperative - night before (see: The night before your surgery - children)(Self-Care)
- Preoperative care - day of surgery (see: The day of your surgery - adult)(Self-Care)
- Preoperative care - getting healthy (see: Getting yourself healthy before surgery)(Self-Care)
- Prepatellar bursitis (see: Bursitis)(Condition)
- Pressure sores prevention (see: Preventing pressure ulcers)(Self-Care)
- Pressure ulcer - care (see: How to care for pressure sores)(Self-Care)
- Pressure ulcer - wound care center (see: Wound care centers)(Special Topic)
- Pressure ulcer skin flap self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- (Doctor Questions)
- (Self-Care)
- (Doctor Questions)
- (Special Topic)
- Preventing medicine errors (see: Medicine safety - Filling your prescription)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Prevention - learn to love exercise (see: Learn to love exercise)(Special Topic)
- Preventive care - men - ages 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Preventive care - men - ages 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Preventive care - women - ages 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Preventive care - women - ages 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Preventive care exam - men - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Preventive care exam - women - over 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Preventive care exam - women - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Primary bone tumor (see: Bone tumor)(Condition)
- Primary ovarian insufficiency (see: Cancer treatment - early menopause)(Special Topic)
- Proctoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Proctosigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Progressive systemic sclerosis (see: Scleroderma)(Condition)
- Prolapsed intervertebral disk (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- Prolapsed intervertebral disk - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- Pronation of feet (see: Flat feet)(Condition)
- Prostate cancer screening test (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)(Medical Test)
- Prostate cancer screening test (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)(Medical Test)
- Prostate-specific antigen (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- Proton beam radiosurgery - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
Ps
- PsA (see: Psoriatic arthritis)(Condition)
- PSA (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)(Medical Test)
- Pseudo-claudication (see: Spinal stenosis)(Condition)
- Pseudogout (see: Calcium pyrophosphate arthritis)(Condition)
- Pseudogout - wrist (see: Wrist pain)(Symptoms)
- Pseudosciatica (see: Piriformis syndrome)(Self-Care)
- Psoas strain - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Psoriasis - psoriatic arthritis (see: Psoriatic arthritis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
Pu
- Pulled elbow (see: Nursemaid's elbow)(Condition)
- Pulled hamstring muscle (see: Hamstring strain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Pulled hip flexor - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Pulled muscle (see: Strains )(Injury)
- (Self-Care)
- (Default)
Py
- Pyrophosphate arthropathy (see: Calcium pyrophosphate arthritis)(Condition)