Navigating Recovery
A Patient's Guide from Hospital to Home
Published on 5. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
110 pages
979-8-218-66139-7 (ISBN)
Description
Admission to the hospital is often marked by apprehension and fear of the unknown. Alongside the complexities of hospital procedures and healthcare practices, concerns about the diagnosis, unfamiliar treatments, and uncertain outcomes contribute to heightened anxiety. Following the hospital stay, navigating the next steps to recovery can further strain the experience. Having a clear understanding of the flow, expectations, and a roadmap of hospitalization can alleviate these stressors, allowing you and your family to focus on what truly matters - returning home.
- Quick Reference Guide for Each Level of Care
- Enables Meaningful Conversation with Hospital Staff
- Tips for Each Level of Care
- Common Questions Answered
- Personal Medical Record
- Medical Journal Included
- Health Insurance Contact List
- Emergency Room
- Hospital Stay
- Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
- Skilled Nursing Units
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Home-Healthcare
- Hospice Services
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
122 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-218-66139-7 (9798218661397)
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Dr. James Patton has worked as a nurse practitioner in the hospital system for over 20 years. After acquiring extensive experience as a nurse in the ER and ICU, Dr. Patton now primarily serves as a hospitalist caring for patients within the healthcare delivery spectrum, including Long-term Acute Care Hospitals, Acute Rehab Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-term Care Facilities, Assisted Living Communities, and Hospice. His expertise within the healthcare system is further complemented through the completion of a Fellowship in Hospital Leadership and earning his Doctorate in Nursing Practice.