Overview
From ER to Hospital Discharge: Decode the hospital experience with Dr. Nugent's game-changing guide. When you're already sick, injured, or in pain, a hospital visit adds more stress to an already overwhelming situation. Every step is often too confusing, too opaque, and too cumbersome for patients to feel fully in control. With the right knowledge, your hospitalization can be a positive experience full of the comfort, communication, and compassion you deserve. In Prescription for Admission, hospitalist Dr. Monique Nugent simplifies acute hospitalizations to help you receive better treatment and improve your experience. Whether you're facing a trip to the ER, an unexpected inpatient stay, or a planned hospitalization for medical treatment, this complete guide provides the critical information you need to navigate the hospital-so you can stay calm, feel confident, and focus on healing after a health crisis. You'll discover: What to expect during an average four- to five-day hospital stay-and how to prepare for a future hospital visit today. A behind-the-scenes look at the healthcare system, including urgent care and emergency medicine. Tips to help you stay mentally grounded, communicate effectively with your doctor, and advocate for yourself. Advice for a stress-free hospital discharge, whether to a long-term care facility or home. A downloadable, fillable Quick Guide to the Hospital-your handy grab-and-go document in case of emergency. A hospital is meant to be a place for support, not frustration and confusion. Purchase Prescription for Admission now and prepare for your next hospital visit as an active participant in your healthcare!
Full Product Details
Author: Mph Monique Nugent, MD
Publisher: Charm Publishing
Imprint: Charm Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.272kg
ISBN: 9798986930114
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 02 February 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Dr. Monique Nugent's prescription for a hospital stay was thorough and comforting. As anyone knows being admitted to a hospital raises all kinds of anxiety. Dr. Nugent walks you through the process with step-by-step information to ease your fears so that you can get the most out of the care you receive."" -Dr. Lily Hsu, President of Laboure College"
Author Information
Monique Nugent MD, MPH is a practicing hospitalist and physician leader. She completed her medical school and residency training at Loma Linda School of Medicine and her MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Nugent has built her medical career around hospital-based care to include leadership and advocacy work, advocating for every patient by working to make health care equitable, safe, and high quality. https: //drmoniquenugent.com
