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How To Choose A Hospital

Step 8. Does The Hospital Meet My Practical Needs?

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Questions to consider:

  • Does the hospital provide patient navigators, social workers and other services to help you and your family through the emotional aspects of your illness or hospitalization?
  • Does the hospital have programs to educate you and your family about your condition, procedure or recovery?
  • If you visit the hospital, do you feel comfortable there?
  • Is the hospital geographically accessible to you in case you need return visits, and to people who would visit you?
  • Will the hospital honor your Living Will, your medical power of attorney, and other advance directives?

 


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