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SmallTown Duo
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30th October 2008
These are the 12 questions you will want to consider before you are released from the hospital back to your home. They cover issues of accessibility, mobility, and the continued level of care you will need to help speed your recovery.
1. Who decides ...
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28th October 2008
When you get home from a hospital stay or treatment for some disease or condition, the last thing you want to do is sort through your medical bills. If you know that there are three types of documents you will receive, it will be easier to record needed ...
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27th October 2008
If you are scheduled to be in the hospital, you need to think of what you need to do prior to, during, and after you are released. Even if recordkeeping is the last thing on your mind, you will be better prepared and informed if you keep track of all you...
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27th October 2008
Beginning on the day you are admitted to the hospital, the medical staff is assessing when you will be ready to leave, and where you will be released. Based on your condition and the length of your recovery, you may be transferred to a rehabilitation hos...
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06th October 2008
When you have an illness or injury and your trusted doctor recommends surgery, it may be difficult to say you want to think about it. Or, you may have been sent to a well-respected specialist who says you need surgery, and you are reluctant to disagree. ...
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23rd September 2008
If you (or a loved one) are about to be released from the hospital, you may need additional care before going home. The usual places you may go after a hospital are a rehabilitation hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or assisted living facility. A re...
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17th September 2008
Anytime you have to go to the hospital, there is a potential for great confusion and stress for the patient and possibly family and friends. If you do some planning before, during and after the hospitalization, you can take control of your health and set ...
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15th September 2008
When you are admitted to the hospital, you may want to bring some things from home with you to be more comfortable. If you plan ahead, you can set up your hospital room to be a bit more like your bedroom at home. You might bring your own bathrobe, some ...
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09th September 2008
The empowered patient will track all medical tests and procedures. Record the completed tests, the results, and all pending tests so that you can be fully aware of the status of your case. You will want to keep track of why each test was recommended, th...
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08th September 2008
Everyone has an individual style. There are people who wear lots of necklaces at once, some wear none at all, and some people change what they wear according to the outfit they are wearing.
A necklace or a pendant can change a boring outfit into a mor...
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08th September 2008
When you are under the care of a doctor and especially if you are hospitalized, you will want to keep fully informed about your illness and your recovery options. It is a good idea to have an on-going discussion with your medical providers about your d...
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08th September 2008
Have you always wanted to know how to choose your "colors?" There is an easy way to do it and the next time you go shopping, you will be able to choose the best colors for you. Here are some things to consider when you are determing your best colors.
Y...
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08th September 2008
When you are admitted to the hospital, it can be a very stressful and confusing time. As the patient, it can be difficult to know what questions to ask, when to ask them, what information to record, and what follow-up information is needed.
Have someo...
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05th September 2008
Before you go into the hospital, be sure to take a current list of all medications that have been prescribed for you, including the recommended dosages. Your list needs to include non-prescription medicines, supplements, and any herbal remedies you are t...
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