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Hospital Warrior: Advocates and Experts

Author: Bonnie Friedman The Hospital Warrior on The Whole Care Network

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A crash course on making sure your loved one gets the best care in the hospital
Many hospitals are in crisis because of Covid-19, staff shortages, supply chain problems and more. Here are tips for what you can do in these difficult times.
The pandemic presents us with daily challenges. How do we survive our ever-changing reality? The only answer is to adapt. Listen in and see if you agree.
Care for the Caregiver

Care for the Caregiver

2021-11-2006:59

Caregivers need all the support they can get. Here are ideas to help plus 70 resources for more information to help caregivers and other family members. Check it out on my website: www.hospitalwarrior.com.
If you are feeling it's safe to travel again, make sure you are medically prepared for your trip. Here are seven tips to help you plan. And don't forget the sunscreen.
How to advocate for a parent or grandparent in the hospital -- even if you can't be there in person. There are lots of ways to help!
8 tips to help plan before a parent or grandparent goes to the hospital
Sometimes the doctor doesn't know what's wrong with the patient. But that doesn't mean there aren't options. Here's what you can do if the doctor doesn't have a diagnosis.
Practicing gratitude can make a big difference in your life. It can improve your physical, emotional and mental well being. Learn what gratitude can do for you.
The Good Heart Doctor

The Good Heart Doctor

2021-05-1007:12

The quality of the doctor-patient relationship makes a difference. It's a special pleasure to watch a good doctor in action.
Do you ever wonder what your doctor is scribbling in the file or typing into a device during your visit? Learn about a new federal rule requiring healthcare providers to share that information with their patients.
Where's My Shot?

Where's My Shot?

2021-02-0909:03

For too many people, it's hard to get an appointment for a Covid-19 vaccination. The system needs to be improved, but there are a few tips to help in the meantime.
If you go to the hospital alone, you have to advocate for yourself. Here are tips for how to prepare and what to do when you are in the hospital to make sure you get the best possible care.
People of color, and Black people in particular, in the US suffer greater, more serious health effects than White people. The explanation for this is called weathering. Now what can we do to correct this injustice?
During this time of Covid-19 shutdowns and social distancing, caregivers need breaks more than ever. But finding ways to do that can be challenging. Here are some suggestions.
Covid-19 is claiming the lives of the young and old. Parents can help their adult children prepare for difficult end-of-life decisions with advance directives and other documents.
States are opening up. But cases of COVID-19 are increasing in some areas. There are more things you CAN do. But what is SAFE to do? There's good advice from experts.
Coming home from the hospital may be more complicated during the corona virus pandemic. These tips can help pave the way for a smoother transition for the patient and family.
During the Covid-19 crisis, it may be especially hard to talk to the doctors about the condition of a loved one in the hospital. Here are tips to make the most of what may be very difficult circumstances.
What to do when you can't be at the hospital, nursing or rehab facility to advocate for your loved one in person because of the corona virus. There are still ways to remain involved and supportive.
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