Medical Care Guess what every patient in a hospital has? No, we’re not speaking of those less-than-attractive hospital gowns or the plastic ID bracelets. The answer is a patient chart. Although the chart is legally the property of the hospital and generally kept at a nursing station, the patient should be aware of its content. […]
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Medical Care Know health insurance terms and plans. This allows you to make wise choices. Read “Questions and Answers About Health Insurance – A Consumer Guide” fromwww.ahrq.gov/consumer/insuranceqaandwww.healthdecisions.org. If you can get health insurance through work, do it. More often than not, it will cost you less than if you buy it on your own. If
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Medication * Things to tell your doctor: – Things you have had an allergic reaction to. – If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. – If another doctor is also treating you. – If you have diabetes or kidney or liver disease. – If you use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. * See that your doctor has
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Medical Care What price, health care? It is more common to know the price of a car than the price of health care services. It is also more common to take more time looking for a car than a doctor. To be prepared to take care of your health and health care costs, plan ahead:
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Medical Care An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. The healthier you are, the less you will need to pay for medical care. Also, the state of your health is one of the main factors in setting the cost of health and life insurance. Don’t send money up in smoke.
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Medical Care Medical errors are a leading cause of death and injury. It has been reported that about 195,000 patients a year die in U.S. hospitals due to medical errors that could have been prevented. This brochure lists important tips on what you can do to help protect yourself from medical errors. Medical Errors Medical
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Work Life Most workplace injuries can be prevented. What you need to do depends on the job you do and the hazards you are exposed to. Your place of work may have certain standards and safety measures. Some are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Know and follow your workplace’s safety rules.
Home Safety Do This, Not That * Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for children ages 0 to 19. Every day, about 8,000 children are treated in U.S. emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. * Almost 86,000 fall injuries each year are linked with dogs and cats. This includes falling or tripping over the
Work Life Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) affect muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, ligaments, cartilage, and discs in the spine. They do not result from slips, falls, or similar accidents. Common Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis. These are caused by: * Repeating the same motion. This can result in Repetitive
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Mental Health Problem gambling occurs when gambling can’t be controlled. It may follow years of social gambling, and be set into motion by a stressful event or greater exposure to gambling. When gambling interferes with a person’s daily life, it’s a problem. Responsible gambling is when you play a game for money or place a
