Medical Red Flags Patients Should Be Aware Of

1. “If a doctor orders an imaging test unless it’s urgent — meaning you need it done that same day — always make sure they got the approval from your insurance before you actually have it done. If you want to be extra sure, ask them for an authorization number and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) …

32 “Red Flags” That Actually Aren’t Red Flags At All

25. “Men that like children and babies. Why do we assume every guy that likes babies is a pervert and a woman can’t be?” —u/Nivasha “I’ve had a scenario happen when me and my boyfriend were talking at a family and friends cookout. … My boyfriend was talking and he mentions, ‘Oh, I LOVE kids! …

34 Professor Red Flags That Scream “Drop This Class Immediately”

19. “I’ve had teachers that I just simply couldn’t understand due to a language barrier. In hindsight, I should have dropped immediately. I learned that, basically, if you can’t understand what the professor is saying, be prepared to teach yourself a lot of the class. I once had an accounting professor and had no idea …

26 Big Bright Red Flags That A Parent May Be Toxic

23. “If the kid is ‘mature for their age,’ they are being severely neglected emotionally and most likely already have deep psychological scars.” —u/kailthedryad “I was always told by teachers, ‘Wow, you’re so mature!’ The report cards would come singing my praises for being ‘really quiet, really mature, just gets on with the work.’ I …

Women Reveal Men’s Opinions That Make Them Wary, And They’re Red Flags

15. “I literally had someone I used to work with, back in college, ask if I would go out with him. I wasn’t interested in him romantically, so I said no. Then he said, and I quote, ‘I’ll make you change your mind. You’ll say yes. Also, I wouldn’t trust any food I give you …