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- If You Are Hearing Or Vision Impaired, Or If English Is Not Your First Language, Ask For Help.
- Learn What Is Supposed To Happen On A Daily Basis.
- Become Acquainted With The Staff
- Do What You Can To Avoid Infections And Medical Errors
- Have Guests. The more the better. It Helps
- Get The Care You Need When You Need It
- Keep In Touch With Your Primary Care Physician
- How To Take Steps To Permit Sleep
- Know Your Rights
- You Do Not Have To Put Up With Unnecessary Pain
- How To Complain When You Don't Get What You Need
- What You Can Do To Prevent Surgical Errors
- Common Words Professionals Use In A Hospital
- Ask For Spirituality Care If You Want It
- Do What You Can To Avoid Identity Theft
- Think About How You Look
- Ask If You Are On "Observation Status"
- Consider Health Care Power of Attorney and Other Advance Directives
How To Maximize A Stay In A Hospital
Think About How You Look
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Little touches can make you feel better when in hospital. For instance:
- Take a daily shower or ask that you be cleaned.
- Keep your hair neat and groomed as much as reasonably possible.
- Men:
- Shave on a daily basis or keep your beard neat.
- Consider trading a hospital gown for a pair of pajamas
- Women:
- Consider wearing at least a bit of make-up.
- Having someone do your hair for you generally provides a lift.
- Wear whatever makes you feel good that doesn't unduly interfere with hospital procedures.
- Consider your own nightgowns.
- Someone can make a hospital gown for you.
- You can decorate the hospital's gowns by adding ribbons, buttons and the like. (Do not add metal, suede or leather trim).
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