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- 12 Questions: From Hospitalization to Home
This article will help you to plan for your return home from the hospital after treatment for an illness or an injury. The 12 important questions cover issues of accessibility, mobility, and the continued level of care you will need to help speed your recovery.
Date of Article: 27Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- 11 Questions About My Hospitalization
When you or a loved one need to be hospitalized, it can be a time of great stress and confusion. There are questions that need to be asked and information that needs to be recorded. This article will walk you through the steps of before, during, and after a hospitalization so you will understand the process and what questions you will need to ask and what information you will need to gather.
Date of Article: 27Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Getting Discharged from the Hospital: 5 Questions
When a patient is released from the hospital, the medical staff determines if the patient will go to a rehab hospital, a skilled nursing facility, an assisted living facility, or home. This decision, and others having to do with needed equipment and services, is made at the "discharge planning meeting." Know what questions to ask about this meeting.
Date of Article: 27Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Tracking Medical Bills: 11 Questions to Ask
This article sorts through the maze of medical billing so that you can record important information, track health insurance reimbursements, and make sure that you pay only what your insurance does not cover.
Date of Article: 27Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- 8 Questions to Ask Before You Have Surgery
When surgery is being recommended, there are several questions you may want to ask. Here are 8 questions covering such topics as alternatives to surgery, ways to avoid medical errors, recovery from surgery and participating in your treatment plan. Being an empowered patient means you ask a lot of questions, and keep asking until you feel comfortable with all of the answers.
Date of Article: 04Oct2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- 7 Questions to Ask Before You go to a Rehabilitation Hospital
Many patients have a short stay in a rehabilitation hospital after they are released from the acute care hospital and before they go home. Here are some important questions to ask.
Date of Article: 23Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Getting to Well: Your Hospital Stay
This article is about planning for a hospital stay, and more importantly, planning to leave the hospital. Keep track of all information, ask a lot of questions and write down the answers. The articles gives an overview of the possible facilities patients may be discharged to when they leave the hospital.
Date of Article: 17Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- A More Comfortable Hospital Stay
Being in the hospital is very stressful. You can be more comfortable and help speed your recovery by bringing items from home. You may want to bring personal toiletries, an eye mask, ear plugs, things to entertain you, and prescribed medications for doctor review. By being as comfortable as possible, you can concentrate on getting home.
Date of Article: 13Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Medical Tests and Procedures: How to Track Them
Any time you are undergoing medical tests and procedures to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan, it is important to keep track of all tests and procedures, the results, and the treatment recommendations. By tracking the results, you will be better equipped to ask questions, participate in a discussion about your case, and feel more in control of your treatment.
Date of Article: 06Sep2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Medications: Prior to, During and After Hospitalization
Medication errors are very common after a hospital admission. You can reduce the chance of a medication error by carefully tracking your prescribed medications before, during and after a hospitalization. Compare your "before hospitalization" medication list with your "after hospitalization" medication list to be sure nothing has been left off.
Date of Article: 30Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Why Wear a Necklace or Pendant?
Necklaces can be an important fashion accessory. They can be worn to add interest to an outfit, to compliment skin tones, to show a hobby, and to have a bit of fun! Also, some people believe that natural elements such as copper, turquoise, and jasper have health benefits, but the beauty of these is usually enough for most people. Show a bit of individuality--wear a necklace!
Date of Article: 27Aug2008
Category: Arts & Entertainment
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- Medical Diagnosis: Questions to Ask
When you understand your medical diagnosis and the various treatment options, including risks and benefits, you can make an informed decision about your care. Sometimes, just understanding the details about your diagnosis and what will happen now and in the future can be very helpful. There are several key questions described in this article that you can ask to help you get this information.
Date of Article: 26Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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- Choosing Colors for Your Wardrobe
The first step in a put-together look is to find out which colors best complement your skin tones. Skin tones can be divided into "cool" or "warm" types. If you know which colors complement your skin tone, you can make better fashion choices. Some colors will be more flattering to each person's skin. Once you have your colors in mind, then move on to jewelry choices. Copper jewelry complements most skin tones.
Date of Article: 23Aug2008
Category: Arts & Entertainment
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- Do You Know Someone in the Hospital?
Being in the hospital can be very stressful. It is difficult to know what questions to ask, when to ask them, what information to record, and what follow-up information is needed. Keep track of information about the hospital admission, such as which doctor is in charge of care, test results and scheduled tests. Patients must know what restrictions they will have once they return home. Getting necessary information can help speed your recovery.
Date of Article: 22Aug2008
Category: Health & Fitness
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