Home Apnea Monitors for SIDs (AAP) →
Home apnea monitors give little or no protection from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Home Oxygen After a Hospital Stay (CHEST/ATS) →
Many people who use long-term home oxygen therapy don’t need it.
Hospital Hazards (AAN) →
The American Academy of Nursing has identified four hospital practices that are usually unnecessary and may harm you.
Hospital Survival Guide: Before Admission →
Planning for a hospital visit can lead to better care and faster care. So use that time to take these steps.
Hospital Survival Guide: Checkin →
Besides taking care of financial and insurance questions, make sure you take these five steps at your hospital check-in.
Hospital Survival Guide: Checkout →
Six steps to help you get the right follow-up care and avoid being readmitted soon to the hospital.
Hospital Survival Guide: Checkout Checklist →
Reduce your chance of being re-admitted to the hospital by following these steps when you check out.
Hospital Survival Guide: During Your Stay →
These eight steps can help improve hospital-patient safety.
How Not to Get Sick(er) in the Hospital →
Increase your odds of staying healthy by getting hospital staff to listen to you and treat you with respect.
Hysterectomy (Healthcare Bluebook) →
What's a fair price for a hysterectomy?
