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Information about all aspects of finances affected by a serious health condition. Includes income sources such as work, investments, and private and government disability programs, and expenses such as medical bills, and how to deal with financial problems.
Information about all aspects of health care from choosing a doctor and treatment, staying safe in a hospital, to end of life care. Includes how to obtain, choose and maximize health insurance policies.
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  • Write a letter to the nurse that will be in charge of your floor.
  • Ease the stress of your stay by planning ahead.
  • Set up an easy means of communicating with the people who want to know how you're doing.
  • Bring an advocate.
  • Set up a means of keeping track of services provided.
  • Confirm your "point person."
  • You don't have to accept an assigned roommate.

Avoid weekend or holiday admissions. It adds costly days to your stay at a time when you are likely to receive only minimal care.

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