signing a patient out of hospital

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You know, I wasn't thinking about the hospital's requirements, but

Cathy, you're right from my experience, too. Even for something as

simple as an out-patient colonoscopy, the hospital not only required

me to have someone pick me up, but to have someone who would agree to

sign for having done so. (Bless my friends!)

And it's not just one hospital -- it's three, as well as a surgery

center we've used for an assortment of other things. I think I even

had to sign a release saying I'd be responsible for someone I picked

up after a procedure to remove some teeth...

Cammie

> I agree that you should look into having someone there. It was so

difficult to do anything for the first few days. My husband gave me

a bell and I would ring it when I needed something! He has been a

wonderful support, and I just wish everyone could have someone there

like that.

>

> On another note, my hospital was adamant about having someone pick

me up from the hospital. I am one week post-op and I still have not

driven yet. I could if I had to, but I am still resting and don't

feel like getting out too much quite yet. I have enough places to go

next week, so I am enjoying one last week of taking it easy.

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> ~Cathy

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> Re: Suites near Baylor -

for Val

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>

> Wow -- you guys are fighting the tough battles.

>

> A couple of thoughts for you. Val, if you're planning to do this

on

> your own, consider (and ask your insurance company to help)

hiring a

> short-term visiting nurse or nurse's aide. There are such, I

think,

> almost everywhere, available usually through home health care

places.

> They may be cost prohibitive; I don't know. Your hospital's

social

> services office also may be able to help you. You may " only " need

a

> nurse's aide, or even a sitter -- or even a high school or

college

> student who has shown responsibility and could be trusted to help

you

> with meals, baths, etc. Hospital, if it's decent, should be able

to

> help you find such. I'd think that if Baylor is the hospital,

they'd

> also have some social services people who might be able to refer

> folks to you.

>

> Second. Are either of you part of any group that has B&Bs in that

> area. They are usually inexpensive. I would not expect them to

> undertake post-op care of a surgical patient, but I know that I

am a

> member of a women's organization, and a couple of alumnae

> organizations, that offer geographical listings for such. If you

can

> find such and stay with people who are predisposed to care for

you,

> they may be able to help you find able help, and for less money,

or

> at least help you get to and fro appointments... This is not an

> alternative to medical care as post-op support, but might be

worth

> checking out.

>

> Cammie

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