If you had a relative going into hospital for any reason, what advice would you give to help them fend for themselves while at our mercy eg Making sure the nurses/doctors wash their hands before they touch you or making sure they always check your nameband when giving meds.
Just curious what tips you would give to a loved one.
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June 10th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Ask! Ask! Ask! Ask for an explanation if you do not understand the plan of care suggested for you and any treatments or interventions that have been prescribed. Ask if there is any harm or side effects that may result from the suggested treatment. Ask what alternative treatments might be available or what might occur if no medical action is taken, what lifestyle changes can be made that might mitigate the need for suggested medical interventions. Those are some of the questions I would ask for myself, my family and friends.
June 10th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
1. request a bottle of isagel for your bedside table. then make sure all staff members that touch you use it.
2. private room if possible. less germs. better sleep.
3. ask about all meds they’re giving you before you take it.
4. request vegetarian food trays. that meat always looked NASTY to me and who knows how long it’s been since it’s was originally cooked.
June 11th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Be sure your careproviders wash their hands every time!
Ask them to clean their ‘scopes.
Lower your expectations: we are human and can do things differently one nurse to another.
If it’s for surgery: write on the appendage or area that is to be operated on.
Check on the meds you’re taking.
Ask to change the times if you take them at a different time than the Doc’s prescribed.
You are your own advocate unless someone in your family is with you at all times, so ask, question and discuss any and everything you are taking and that is being done to and for you.
Be patient: again, we are just human and mostly overworked.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery and quick disharge.