New Technology for Old Geezers--and Even Younger Ones

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Whether or not you have prostate cancer, another cancer, other health concerns, of just yearly checkups, many medical offices now have an added service.

I can get the results of most medical tests--often blood tests in my case--in just a few hours online. If you already know all about this you can stop now. In the past I sometimes had to wait a few days or even a few weeks to find out what my latest PSA, cholesterol level, liver function, or whatever the tests happened to be. That is not necessarily a major hardship and you may consider that perfectly normal. But I'm not the most patient of patients.

The procedure is quite simple. If your doctor or clinic has this service they will give you a website URL and you will sign up and set a username and password (and then try to remember them). You might even be able to access your records through your smart phone. You will probably be able to access all or most of your medical records from the past. If you don't already have this service, ask next time you go to the office or phone in and check it out.

For me this is a good thing. I like to know what condition my condition is in. This service doesn't guarantee good results but it does guarantee timely results. Just saying...

axman