How to Survive Your Hospital Stay : The Complete Guide to Getting the Care You Need--And Avoiding Problems You Don't
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0743233190
ISBN-13
9780743233194
Publisher
Atria Books
Imprint
Atria Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 4th, 2003
Print length
272 Pages
Weight
367 grams
Dimensions
21.60 x 14.00 x 1.80 cms
Ksh 3,400.00
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Most people will find themselves -- or a loved one -- faced with a hospital stay at some point in their lives. The prospect is scary enough, even without worrying about hospital infections, adverse drug reactions, and other alarming risks that have been documented by the Centers for Disease Control and reported widely in medical journals and the national media. But help is here.
Written by an experienced nurse practitioner and recognized hospital safety expert, How to Survive Your Hospital Stay offers simple steps to take before, during, and after hospitalization in order to take control of the entire process, including:
Packed with advice that will help people feel better when they are ill and at their most vulnerable, this essential guide provides a reassuring road map for avoiding mishaps along the route to recovery.
Most people will find themselves -- or a loved one -- faced with a hospital stay at some point in their lives. The prospect is scary enough, even without worrying about hospital infections, adverse drug reactions, and other alarming risks that have been documented by the Centers for Disease Control and reported widely in medical journals and the national media. But help is here.
Written by an experienced nurse practitioner and recognized hospital safety expert, How to Survive Your Hospital Stay offers simple steps to take before, during, and after hospitalization in order to take control of the entire process, including:
- Evaluating whether a hospital stay is really necessary
- Dealing with the top ten risks, from medication errors to malnutrition
- Getting the staff on your side
- Choosing the right doctor
- Negotiating the insurance minefield
- Making sure you are discharged safely and will get the follow-up care you need
Packed with advice that will help people feel better when they are ill and at their most vulnerable, this essential guide provides a reassuring road map for avoiding mishaps along the route to recovery.
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