Avoiding Re-hospitalization and the latest Caring e-newsletter from Right at Home
March 31, 2011
Some hospitalizations are planned—perhaps for a joint replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery, or gallbladder removal. Other hospital admissions happen after a sudden illness or injury—a hip fracture, acute appendicitis, a stroke, or a heart attack.
Whether a hospital stay is planned or unexpected, following your post-discharge instructions provides the best chance of a successful recovery, with the fewest complications.