FAQs
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If I’m a new patient, how long should I expect to wait for an appointment? |
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We can get you in within a week. |
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Can I make an appointment at Evergreen without a referral? |
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Yes. We’ll need a referral only if your insurance company requires you to have one. If you’re unsure about your insurance company’s policy, our financial counselor can advise you. |
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What insurance plans do you accept? |
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Most major companies and plans. A call to our financial counselor can help you determine whether yours is included. |
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What’s the difference between an MD and a DO? |
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Both are medical doctors: an MD is a Doctor of Medicine and a DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both begin their careers with a four-year undergraduate degree followed by four years of basic medical education and a two- to six-year residency program. Both must pass comparable state licensing examinations. A key difference between the two is that DOs focus on preventive care. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they look at the whole body. DOs receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system – nerves, muscles, and bones – giving them a better understanding of how an injury or illness in one part of the body can affect another; and, in turn, a therapeutic and diagnostic advantage. |
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Is it dangerous to take part in a clinical trial? |
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No. In fact, because of the extra tests required to participate in a clinical trial, it could be argued that they’re even safer than conventional therapy – and there are no additional charges associated with these tests. |
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Is a cure for cancer actually possible? |
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We believe that, with the right tools, it is. We’re working toward making cancer a manageable disease such that, with regular treatment, quality of life is no less than that of someone with diabetes. |
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What is a PET/CT scan? |
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) are standard imaging tools that enable physicians to pinpoint the location of cancer within the body before making treatment recommendations. |
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Are there any side effects to a PET/CT scan? |
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No. |
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What are the benefits of a PET/CT scan? |
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Earlier diagnosis, accurate staging and localization, and precise treatment and monitoring. |
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How do I volunteer at Evergreen? |
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If you’re interested in giving some of your time to our patients, send us an email or call 509.464.CURE. |
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