tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888638695975944987.post6425178709450440719..comments2024-03-26T17:59:23.415-04:00Comments on God's Growing Garden: 15 Tips - When A Loved One Is In the HospitalAngieOuellette-Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912106023113749359noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888638695975944987.post-59949105510447094742018-02-13T22:21:03.506-05:002018-02-13T22:21:03.506-05:00Thank you for your additional tips!Thank you for your additional tips!AngieOuellette-Towerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912106023113749359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888638695975944987.post-65071076612415752812018-02-12T16:20:35.462-05:002018-02-12T16:20:35.462-05:00Angie, these are wise suggestions. Some that I bel...Angie, these are wise suggestions. Some that I believe are especially important are: having and sharing your living will or advance directive. The hospital staff must have a copy of it to confirm they are following your wishes. Yes, write down questions and write down the answers. Speak up respectfully about anything you don't understand or agree with; rudeness or abuse of staff is never acceptable. When planning ahead for discharge, make sure the hospital gives you written instructions on what to do and what to watch for at home, orders for medications and equipment and follow up appointments. And definitely thank the healthcare professionals for their work. Sure, they are getting paid, but they appreciate words of thanks also. Thank you for sharing your insights. Aletha Oglesby, M.D.https://watercresswords.com/noreply@blogger.com