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Today Don't worry, there weren't any sweeping changes recently announced for flexible spending accounts (FSAs), but with just a few short weeks left in the year, now's the time to schedule any appointments you've been putting off so you can use up any money left over in your account. Find the Perfect Doctor Ten years ago a former coworker referred me to the same doctor I still use today. His recommendation: "He's fine, I guess." That was good enough for me, but there are other, more tangible factors you might want to consider. How to Choose a Pediatrician How to Choose a Dentist See More About:  board certification  primary care  patient doctor communications Effectively Communicate with Your Doctor I've heard horror stories about doctors who sound as though they're speaking medical mumbo-jumbo in an unknown foreign language. Here's how to make sure he or she communicates with you in clear, easy-to-understand terms. How to Deal with Arrogant Doctors Is It Time to Change Doctors? See More About:  patient doctor communications  managing expectations  What Your Eye Doctor Needs to Know A friend of mine recently took an eye exam and, because she didn't want to be told she needed glasses, tried to guess her way through it. Hint: don't do that. What Happens During Eye Exams Do You Need an Annual Eye Exam? See More About:  eye exams  eye health  medical exams About Your Baby's First Doctor Visit Learn when to take a newborn baby in for his or her first visit to the pediatrician, as well as why early checkups are especially important for babies discharged early from the hospital. Why Do Doctors Run Late? Does Your Child Need Glasses? Today Ads Doctor Eye Opticians Eye Exam The Eye Doctor Baby Photos Featured Articles Hidden Costs of Restocking Fees Easy Stress Relief Exercises How to Find More Time Holiday Cheese Platters 101 10 Ways to Read Faster Insuring a Salvage Title Vehicle   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement