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THIS BOOK BELONGS TO:
Name:
Room Number: Phone Number:
Questions to consider when speaking to your healthcare providers:
• Who is my attending physician?
• Who are the consultants on my case?
• When can I expect to see my physician?
• What are the results of my test?
• How much pain can I expect?
• How will my pain be controlled?
• When can I get out of bed?
• In order to prevent falls, Navicent Health prefers to assist patients when
using the restroom. Have I discussed this with my nurse?
• When do I take my medications?
• What is the purpose of my medications?
• What are the side effects of my medications?
• How long should I expect my hospital stay to be?
• What will my follow-up care be?
• Which physician do I see after leaving the hospital?
• What kind of services will I need upon discharge?
• How can I speed up my recovery?
• What can my family and friends do to help?
• How will I manage my health?
