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… Patient Rights On this page: Overview … and territories also have laws protecting your rights. Hospitals and other health care facilities often have a … of the basic rights you should expect when you are in the hospital. For example, you should expect quality care from …
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… Hospital Discharge Planning On this page: … Discharge planning helps to make sure that you leave the hospital safely and smoothly and get the right care after … that you go home, ask for help from the hospital's patient advocate . What if you're going to another health …
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… Hospital Isolation Rooms On this page: Overview Related … doctor wants you to be kept away, or isolated, from other patients while you receive medical care, you may be in a special hospital room, called an isolation room, to keep you …
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… Avoiding Infections in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if … weak from whatever illness or problem put you in the hospital in the first place. An infection can add weeks to …
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… Preventing Falls in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview During a hospital stay, you may have a higher-than-normal risk of … you can do to help prevent a fall while you're in the hospital. Plan ahead. If you and your family know that you …
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… Hospital Policies and Breastfeeding On this page: Overview … important to have support from the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who care for you and your baby. Before it's … to give birth, ask about the breastfeeding policies at your hospital or birthing centre. Look for a hospital or birthing …
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… Packing for a birth in the hospital Last updated August 11, 2013 If you're planning to have your baby in a hospital, pack a bag ahead of time. Here are some tips for … all you need. Start by choosing a small bag. You may be in hospital for only 24 to 36 hours and personal storage space …
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… Navigating Your Hospital Stay On this page: Before You Go … be big, confusing places, especially if you've never been a patient in one before. But by taking the time to learn about … active patient Better Care at Lower Costs Hospital Patient Advocates Work Closely With Your Doctor Working With More …
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… Cancer Support: Being an Active Patient On this page: Overview Overview … doctor. A social worker can recommend a support group. Some hospitals have "patient navigators" who can help you get the … may be able to recommend trustworthy websites. And many hospitals have medical libraries that are open to the …
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… Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview Medicine errors can happen when you're in the hospital. As an active patient, you can keep careful track of the medicines you're …
