Just spent a week at Jackson Memorial Hospital, a part of the University of Miami Hospital system. The experience was less than ideal. With more than a month of preperation time I was never contacted by a rep or doctor to explain exactly what the expectations were. I had supplied the Dr. with the requested documents and films prior to the hospitalization only to find that they were not shared with the team that actually followed me during my stay. Medications are an ongoing problem when entering a hospital, and this was no different. Many errors were made.
This only reinforces the need to be aware of your own health indicators or have someone that is acting on your behalf as a health advocate. Hospitalizations are difficult enough on their own with all the potential landmines that it presents to enter without someone who is watching your back.
Before entering a hospital, be sure to record your medications and bring them with you. Know what to expect, particularly what and who will they be treating you for. Have someone that is willing to act on your behalf as an advocate.
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