Getting the news that you have to be admitted in the hospital can have one of several effects. Some hate it because they are ill and don’t want to be. Others are glad because they were suspicious that something was wrong—and now that suspicion has been confirmed. Regardless, such news implies a serious health issue,
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Need for a Surgeon most often follows a visit to your medical doctor or as a result of an admission to a hospital or an emergency room Advances in surgical care have resulted in more specialization in surgeons’ practices. Make sure you find the correct specialist Advances in surgery have also made it more important
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You as a patient have the right to be actively involved in your care and make an informed decision as to procedures, treatment option and withholding of treatment. Make sure you understand what treatment or procedure you are receiving before signing the consent form. If you are unsure of the explanation you are receiving ask
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by Dr. Ted Tyberg 1. What to Do to Prepare for Hospitalization Arrange child care, car pools and school related matters Plan for pet and plant care, grocery shopping, cooking, snow removal, and other household responsibilities. Obtain medications, dressings, equipment, or special foods that your doctor recommends. Determine who will handle your responsibilities at work.
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Hospital Admissions are for treatment of illness that cannot be treated at home or on an ambulatory basis Diagnostic Admissions are no longer commonly performed as they are not covered by most insurance plans The majority of admissions are emergencies through the ER or day of procedure admissions Being Admitted the evening before your surgery
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Currently most hospital admissions are through the emergency room, same day (the morning of a procedure), or ambulatory admissions (no overnight stay) Insurance companies must be notified of all admissions even emergency The Admitting Office along with your physician’s office confirms with your insurance company that you are covered for the admission. Precertification the process
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