Make the best of a hospital stay

Hospital stays can be scary, but they don't have to be.

There are a number of things patients and their relatives or friends can do to make stays in the hospital more comfortable.

ASK QUESTIONS: Knowing about your condition will help you calm any angst about being in the hospital.

If you are going to the hospital and it's a planned visit, research your condition through reliable resources, such as websites run by government health agencies and patient advocacy groups



So you should tell staff about all of your allegories and the names and dosages of all of the medications, nonprescription drugs and vitamins you take. It's a good idea to compare the list of drugs you're taking with the medicines being given at the hospital and ask questions if you see any potential problems.

-- from wire reports