Lupus and pregnancyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Lupus tends to appear in women of childbearing age. It can affect pregnancy, however most women with …
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease that almost always affects women, usually …
Lymphatic systemMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The lymphatic system is a network of delicate tubes throughout the body. It drains fluid (called …
LymphoedemaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Lymphoedema is characterised by swelling of certain parts of the body, caused by problems with the …
LymphomaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Lymphoma is a cancer that involves the lymphatic system. There are two main types of lymphoma, …
Maintaining and tracking healthcareMonday, 1 Jan, 0001As you prepare to leave hospital, you or your carer will already be planning what you need to know …
Maintaining your quality of life during a life-limiting illnessMonday, 1 Jan, 0001While you receive end of life and palliative care it can be important to try to continue your life …
Major trauma discharge from hospitalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Being discharged is the process of leaving the hospital and involves making decisions about your …
Major trauma in MichiganMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In Michigan, the state trauma system responds in a coordinated way to provide immediate care to …
Making a complaint about a mental health serviceMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In Michigan, everyone has the right to speak up and make a complaint about a mental health service …
Making a complaint about disability servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you are unhappy with the way a disability service has treated you, you have the right to complain …
Making a complaint on behalf of a patient as a carerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Respect, consideration, recognition and support are some of the principles that guide services in …
Making and managing health and medical appointmentsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Planning for a successful visit to a healthcare professional (such as a doctor, specialist, …
Making healthcare decisions for someone elseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Family members may be involved in making healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to and it is …
Making plans and decisions for the end of your lifeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Planning ahead will enable you and your family to take advantage of the many different services that …
MalariaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is caused by any of 4 different species of the is life threatening. Infants, the elderly and …
Managing a relationship breakdownMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Breaking up is a tough time It can be better or worse depending on how you deal with it. Here is …
Managing and treating anxietyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Anxiety disorders can affect a person’s ability to work, study and participate in other activities. …
Managing appointments, treatments and medications as a carerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Carers often organise appointments and treatments for the person they are caring for and help with …
Managing commitments and hospitalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Making sure your regular commitments are taken care of during a hospital stay will help give you …
Managing long-term illness and chronic conditionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A long-term illness or chronic health condition is any condition lasting 6 months or longer, such as …
Managing mental health medicationsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is important to remember that medications do not cure mental health conditions. They can make …
Managing treatments and medicationsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Once you have contacted disability support through the Michigan Department of Health and Human …
Managing work and employment with a life-limiting conditionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When you or a family member is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, it can be difficult to decide …
Managing your healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There are a range of things you can do to manage your health. You can help prevent some illnesses or …
Managing your pain and other symptoms during a life-limiting illnessMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Pain management is a key part of end of life and palliative care If your pain is well managed, you …
Marfan syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Marfan syndrome is caused by a change in a gene that affects connective tissue. Connective tissue …
Martial arts - preventing injuryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The many different forms of martial arts include karate, kung fu, ju jitsu, kickboxing, judo and tae …
MassageMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many ancient peoples – including the …
MasturbationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is masturbation? Masturbation (or self-pleasuring), is touching and rubbing parts of the body …
Maternal and child health - visit 1 - first visit at homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Congratulations on becoming a new parent! This is your first key age and stage visit with a maternal …
Maternal and child health - visit 2 - two week visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001At this and every other key age and stage visit, you and your nurse will discuss the growth, health …
Maternal and child health - visit 3 - four week visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my four week maternal and child health visit? This visit will focus on:. Check the …
Maternal and child health - visit 4 - eight week visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my eight week maternal and child health visit? This visit will focus on:. Check the …
Maternal and child health - visit 5 - four month visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my four month maternal and child health visit? At this visit, your baby’s …
Maternal and child health - visit 6 - eight month visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my eight month maternal and child health visit? At this visit, your baby’s …
Maternal and child health - visit 7 - twelve month visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my twelve month maternal and child health visit? At this visit, your baby’s …
Maternal and child health - visit 8 - eighteen month visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my eighteen month maternal and child health visit? At this visit, the nurse will …
Maternal and child health - visit 9 - two year visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my two year maternal and child health visit? At this visit, your toddler’s …
Maternal and child health – visit 10 - three and a half year visitMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What happens at my three and a half year maternal and child health visit? When your child turns …
Maternal and Child Health servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service works in partnership with Michigann families to care for …
McCune-Albright syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001McCune-Albright syndrome is a genetic condition that affects bone growth, skin pigmentation and the …
MDMA (ecstasy)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001What is MDMA (ecstasy)? Ecstasy is the common name for the illegal synthetic drug called …
MeaslesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications. In the past, measles was a …
Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox) – immunisationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Immunisation against these 4 diseases can be given in the form the MMRV combination vaccine, or the …
Meat and poultryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Meat and poultry are great sources of protein They also provide lots of other nutrients your body …
Medical procedures - non-surgicalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Non-surgical medical procedures are used to diagnose, measure, monitor or treat problems such as …
Medical terms and definitions during pregnancy and birthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The following list provides definitions for some of the more common terms. – the liquid that …
Medical tourism and insuranceMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When the cost of a medical, dental or cosmetic surgery procedure is thought to be too high in a …
Medical treatment decision makersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001You can nominate someone you trust to make decisions about your healthcare on your behalf, in the …