Sometimes you have time to plan a surgical procedure with your medical team over a period of weeks or months. But sometimes medical emergencies happen without any warning. In this post, we’ll review some of the important ways that you can prepare for unexpected medical emergencies. Following some of these simple steps won’t prevent you […] Read more »
Once you leave the hospital after having an operation or treatment, the last thing you want to do is come back because of a problem or complication. Readmission to the hospital is a huge disappointment for patients and their healthcare providers. Sometimes being readmitted to the hospital can’t be avoided, but there are some things […] Read more »
Modern surgery is remarkably safe and getting safer all the time. Still, complications can happen, even in so-called “minor” operations, while accidents and emergencies can put a person in the hospital when they least expect it. In the worst-case scenario, an accident or complication can leave a person unable to communicate about his or her […] Read more »
Having an operation is a big deal. Your body needs time to heal from the effects of an operation, even if it’s a comparatively minor or minimally invasive procedure. If you have a bigger operation, have complications from your operation, or go into your operation already sick, you may need quite some time – weeks […] Read more »
When you or a loved one goes in for surgery, you have an important job to do: Be an advocate. To do that, you need to understand that role. So, what does it mean to be an advocate? In today’s busy, complicated healthcare environment, it’s not enough for patients to come in to the hospital […] Read more »