{"product_id":"how-to-get-out-of-the-hospital-alive-a-guide-to-patient-power-paperback","title":"How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive: A Guide to Patient Power - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheldon Paul Blau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Sheldon Blau almost died after undergoing open-heart surgery--not from the surgery or heart disease, but from infectious bacteria introduced during surgery. His in-hospital experiences made him a better doctor, and inspired him to write \u003ci\u003eHow to Get Out of the Hospital Alive.\u003c\/i\u003e The book describes the role of each member of the medical team, shows patients how to become active, effective members of that team, and offers concrete advice about ways to avoid the most common hospital-related errors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTen Things You Can Do to Get Out of the Hospital Alive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure all your known allergies are clearly marked on your chart, wrist band, or on a piece of paper taped above your bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the area of your body to be operated on with a felt-tip pen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever eat or drink anything before surgery, even if the nurse brings you a food tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell your anesthesiologist if you're on any type of medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a reliable advocate with you as often as possible throughout your hospital stay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite your name prominently on a piece of paper and tape it to the wall above your bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways ask the nurse to check the name and dosage of any medication he or she is about to give you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let anyone bully you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't hesitate to get a second--or third--opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrust your instincts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit us online at http: \/\/www.mgr.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Sheldon Blau almost died after undergoing open-heart surgery--not from the surgery or heart disease, but from infectious bacteria introduced during surgery. His in-hospital experiences made him a better doctor, and inspired him to write How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive. The book describes the role of each member of the medical team, shows patients how to become active, effective members of that team, and offers concrete advice about ways to avoid the most common hospital-related errors. Ten Things You Can Do to Get Out of the Hospital Alive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure all your known allergies are clearly marked on your chart, wrist band, or on a piece of paper taped above your bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the area of your body to be operated on with a felt-tip pen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever eat or drink anything before surgery, even if the nurse brings you a food tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell your anesthesiologist if you're on any type of medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a reliable advocate with you as often as possible throughout your hospital stay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite your name prominently on a piece of paper and tape it to the wall above your bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways ask the nurse to check the name and dosage of any medication he or she is about to give you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let anyone bully you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't hesitate to get a second--or third--opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrust your instincts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eVisit us online at http:\/\/www.mgr.com\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHELDON P. BLAU, M.D., is an attending physician at numerous hospitals in Long Island, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook, and a Consultant in Rheumatology at New York area hospitals. ELAINE FANTLE SHIMBERG, the author of many health books, is the first lay member of the Florida Medical Association's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 226\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52087806951725,"sku":"9780028623634","price":17.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/how-to-get-out-of-the-hospital-alive-a-guide-to-patient-power-paperback-3506982.webp?v=1780163362","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/how-to-get-out-of-the-hospital-alive-a-guide-to-patient-power-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}