Bibliograph

The informed patient, a complete guide to a hospital stay, Karen A. Friedman, MD, and Sara L. Merwin, MPH

Type

Label

The informed patient, a complete guide to a hospital stay, Karen A. Friedman, MD, and Sara L. Merwin, MPH

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The informed patient

Oclc number

980744968

Responsibility statement

Karen A. Friedman, MD, and Sara L. Merwin, MPH

Series statement

The culture and politics of health care work

Sub title

a complete guide to a hospital stay

Table Of Contents

Why you need this book and how to use this book -- The changing landscape of medicine -- The emergency department (ER) experience -- Getting settled and finding your way -- Figuring out the care team -- Physicians of all kinds -- Lines, ports, drains, tubes and catheters -- Tests and procedures in the hospital -- Nutrition in the hospital -- Protocols and precautions -- Intensive care units -- Special patient populations -- Elective surgery -- Unplanned surgery -- Discharge -- Some final thoughts -- Glossary

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