Write an article based on this "Contact your country's embassy for foreign deaths. Check with the vital records office where the person died. Complete a request form to get a copy of the death certificate. Submit your form with any required fees. Receive your copy of the death certificate."
article: If the person was a citizen of your country but died in another country, your country's embassy in that country will have information about their death. Typically, embassy staff can get you a copy of the person's death certificate. If the death was recent, the nearest embassy or consular office will also have the person's personal effects. These items are normally released to the person's next of kin. In smaller countries, vital records and statistics may be kept at the national level. However, in most places, death certificates are kept at a more local level of government.  For example, in the US, you can find death certificates at either the state or county level. Older records are typically kept at the county level. Find out the process for getting a copy of the death certificate before you go through the trouble of ordering one. For example, some offices may require you to pick up the copy in person. If that isn't an option for you, there's no point in submitting a request. The vital records office will have a form you must fill out to request a copy of the death certificate. You typically have to provide information about yourself, the deceased, and the reason you want a copy of the death certificate.  Access to death certificates is restricted in some places. Restrictions are more common with more recent deaths. Some offices may require you to have your request form notarized. Look for a block on the form for a notary's seal. If notarization is required, don't sign your form until you are in front of a notary so they can verify your identity and your signature. The request form has information on how to submit the form and what fees are required for copies of death certificates. If you need a certified death certificate, the fees will generally be more. However, you don't necessarily need a certified death certificate just to find out when the person died. Some offices may allow you to submit the form online. However, if the form needs to be notarized, you will need to mail it or take it to the office in person. After your request is processed, the office will mail you a copy of the death certificate. The death certificate will show the date the person died along with other information about their death. If you're able to go to the office in person to submit your request form, you may be able to receive a copy of the death certificate immediately. However, if it's an older death, the records may be kept in archives off-site. Retrieval of an older death certificate may take a little longer.

Write an article based on this "Go for a blood test. Obtain a CT scan of your head. Receive a lumbar puncture."
article: One of the first things your doctor will do if he suspects that you may have meningitis is take a blood test. Your blood will be examined for an elevated white blood cell count (a common sign of an infection), and your blood will also be cultured in a specialized dish to see what microorganisms (such as bacteria) grow.  If microorganisms such as bacteria are found in your blood (in what is called the "blood culture"), your doctor can confirm the presence of an infection and can know which bug is responsible for it. Your doctor can also test the bug that has grown in the dish for its "antibiotic susceptibility." What this means is that he can see which antibiotics are or are not effective at killing the specific microorganism that has infected your body. If your doctor suspects that you may have meningitis, you will also be sent for a CT scan of your head. You will most likely receive this through the Emergency Room, to ensure that you get it quickly.  The purpose of the CT scan is to evaluate for any unusual swelling in your head area, and to check that it is safe for your doctors to proceed with what is called a "lumbar puncture" (the one test that can confirm for sure whether or not you have meningitis).  If there is excessive swelling or inflammation, it may be too dangerous to perform a lumbar puncture (a spinal cord tap) due to the risk of what is called "brain herniation." This is when brain tissue gets compressed, which can lead to death. A lumbar puncture is the one sure way to determine whether or not you have meningitis. After a CT scan has been performed to ensure that it is safe, your doctor will insert a needle into your spinal canal to get a sample of "CSF" (cerebrospinal fluid). Your CSF will then be tested for the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms, among other things.  If you have meningitis, your lumbar puncture will most likely show the results of low glucose (sugar), elevated white blood cells (immune cells), and increased protein. Your doctor can also culture your CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) to see if any bacteria or microorganisms grow. If so, your doctor can perform "susceptibility testing" to determine which antibiotics (or other antimicrobial agents) the bugs that are present are susceptible to (i.e., to determine the most effective choice of treatment for you moving forward).

Write an article based on this "Talk to one another. Ask important questions. Have deeper, more meaningful discussions. Leave each other love notes. Consider seeking the help of a therapist. Share in your worries and joys."
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Whether your relationship is just starting out or you’ve been together a while, it’s always important to talk to each other. Get to know one another through conversation. Ask about their day, or what’s on their mind. Tell them about what’s bothering you and confide in them. The most basic communication is necessary and effective in strengthening your bond with your partner. If you feel like there’s distance between you and your partner, let them know. Talking to them about how you’re feeling can help bridge the gap. Say something like, “I feel like we aren’t as close as we used to be. What can we do to fix this?” Even if you feel like you already know everything about your partner, there is always more to learn. Ask them about their dreams, goals, and ideas. Listen intently and respond thoughtfully. Ask them how they feel about your relationship, and if they think there is any area that could use some work. By asking them meaningful, important questions, you will not only show them you care enough to learn more about them and their thoughts, but you will also be working on strengthening your relationship. Some other questions you might consider are: what traits do you value most in a partner? When was the last time you felt really disappointed? Where do you see yourself in five or ten years? What’s something that always makes you happy? It’s important to talk about your everyday lives with one another, but it’s also important to go deeper than that in your conversations. Try to set aside time each day to have a real, meaningful conversation with your partner. Maybe there is something on your mind that you need to discuss, or maybe your partner has been under some stress at work and might want to unload. Keep that space open for real conversation, and make it a point to engage with one another on that level as often as possible. Try talking about your feelings, either for one another or in general. Having emotional discussions can lead to a sense of vulnerability and trust, which can bring you closer together. Use text messages or sticky notes to leave one another little love notes now and then. Randomly letting your partner know you care can make them feel special and important. Love notes are a simple, sweet way to remind your partner of your feelings for them. No matter how much time goes by in a relationship, it’s important not to let one another forget how you feel for each other. Losing sight of the feelings that made you fall for each other in the first place can sometimes make you feel distant. Despite myths that couples’ therapy is ineffective, it can actually be a great tool for strengthening your relationship. Find a provider in your area, or through your insurance network if you’re covered. However, make sure you have a serious discussion about seeking therapy beforehand, and that both of you are on board. Take some time to discuss what you would both like in a therapist as well. For example, do you feel more comfortable with a man or a woman? Do you want to do sessions together or separately? Make a list of what you both want. As partners, you probably have at least a few things that you both worry about or get joy from. Whether it’s parenting, work, extended families, or finances, there are probably things you could spend time discussing together. Having someone to share in those emotions with you is a great way to feel closer by sharing a common ground. You don’t need to worry, or even be happy, alone. Your partner is there to go through those things with you. Try your best not to distance yourself from them. Instead, work to include them.