Hospitals
Articles about various aspects of hospitals and healthcare patients should know about.
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How to make a complaint against a hospital
You might have come across instances where you feel that the quality of care that you got in the hospital was not up to your satisfaction, but you nevertheless desisted from making a formal complaint because you were unsure how to do so or just wanted to stay away from any hassles. The US... -
Can the hospital force you to stay? Can you leave without being discharged?
Staying at the hospital can be quite an upsetting experience. Though it may be an absolute necessity for health and medical reasons for a patient to be at the hospital, the patient might want to still leave. The decision to leave the hospital against the advice of the Hospital signals an uneven...
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What is the PCMH(Patient Centered Medical Home) Model
The Patient’s ViewpointConsider this: You are feeling sick and feel overweight. You wonder if your thyroid is acting up and want to get it checked... -
Why & How Breathing Treatments Are Given After Surgery
There are several complications that may arise post-surgery; one such complication is breathing trouble. Breathing treatments and other types of... -
Necrotizing Fasciitis in Hospitalized Patients
Necrotizing Fasciitis, also known as the flesh-eating bacteria is an infection that one could contract while hospitalized. It is given this crude... -
When to go to the hospital for Flu
The flu is an illness we have all contracted at some point in time, and it usually goes away in a couple of days, with some quality rest, over the... -
How to Prevent Hospital Acquired VRE Bacteria Infection
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci is a specific type of bacteria resistant to vancomycin—a drug popularly used to treat infections caused by, you... -
Common Surgery Risks That Patients Could Face In a Hospital
If you or someone you know has been suggested surgery as a treatment option, it is bound to break a few sweats. This is because the final outcome... -
Making Sense of Acronyms for Hospital Floors and Units
It is quite common to make a trip to the hospital when in need of some medical attention You have also probably felt completely lost and even... -
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How to make a complaint against a hospital
You might have come across instances where you feel that the quality of care that you got in the hospital was not up to your satisfaction, but you... -
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Can the hospital force you to stay? Can you leave without being discharged?
Staying at the hospital can be quite an upsetting experience. Though it may be an absolute necessity for health and medical reasons for a patient... -
Preventing Hospital Acquired (Nosocomial) Infections
Hospital Acquired Infections also known as Nosocomial Infections are the infections that linger within the hospital environment.- Equipment...