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Run BY women FOR women ^Al^^ Since 1971
A N.Y. State licensed facility ^^$u^ Merle Hoffman, Founder/President
Choices
Women's Medical Center Inc.
The highest quality medical treatment in a positive, supportive and educational
environment. We make feminist concepts a reality.
All Women's Reproductive and Gynecological Services including Sonograp_hy,
At CHOICES all patients are encouraged to practice "Patient Power", a participatory
approach to healthcare, conceived and instituted by Merle Hoffman,
Patient Power
1. Patient Power is the right to question your doctor. 7. Patient Power is knowing all your options.
2. Patient Power is not being intimidated by the medical 8. Patient Power is being informed of your rights and
establishment.
responsibilities.
3. Patient Power is making medicine work for you. 9. Patient Power is comparison shopping for doctors and drugs.
4. Patient Power is knowledge of the power of your own will to health. 10. Patient Power is being an informed consumer.
5. Patient Power is awareness of available medical choices. 11. Patient Power is integrity and responsibility.
6. Patient Power is assertive questioning of the medical system. 12. Patient Power is a discipline of self awareness.
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Choices
Women's Medical Center, Inc.
97-77 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, New York 11374
(718) 275-6020
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