Surgery takes its toll on you physically, emotionally, and financially. On top of worrying about the actual procedure, the uncertainty regarding the recovery period and outcome can be scary. Certainly, every patient wants to recover quickly and get back to his/her life with as few complications as possible. Although hospitals take steps to help patients […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
How to Choose a Hospital
A hospital stay is scary. You put your life in the hands of a hospital and its medical staff that you know very little, or nothing, about. Did you know that your choice of hospital could be a life-or-death decision? Hospitals vary greatly on things like infection rates, surgical errors, and patient injuries. Certainly, a […]
The Dangers of Too Many Tests and Treatments
Have you ever insisted on a test or treatment when your doctor suggests otherwise? Has your doctor pressured you to get tested, or undergo a treatment, that you didn’t think was needed? The dangers of too many tests and treatments for patients should be of concern to all of us as it can impact our […]
Risks for Seniors in the Hospital
We’ve all heard stories about stories about relatively healthy seniors who break a bone or develop pneumonia, spiral downward, and lose their independence, or worse. Sadly, in some cases, senior patients die after seemingly minor injuries and illnesses. Unfortunately, seniors’ health is at risk both during and after hospital stays. What causes a rapid decline […]
What’s an Adverse Drug Reaction?
We take a lot of pills! Researchers estimate that in any given week, 4 out of 5 adults will use prescription medicines, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, or dietary supplements of some sort. And nearly 1/3 of adults take 5 or more different medications. Although medications are supposed to make us better, that is not always the […]