Last week, in Part One, I talked about the Discharge Planning Process. In Part Two, I wanted to continue the discussion and expand on how effective discharge planning can improve outcomes regardless of your setting Areas covered in part one: Emphasize early...
Discharge Planning is one of the most important functions that case managers and Board Certified Patient/Health Advocates perform. Depending on where you meet your patient, an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation facility, an outpatient rehabilitation facility, a...
If you asked a family member or friend what they expect when they enter the healthcare system—from a healthy person seeking preventive care, someone newly diagnosed with a terminal illness, to an individual facing a catastrophic injury—you would likely hear a similar...
One thing I realized as I progressed through my treatment for a central nervous system lymphoma in 2014 was the loss of control I had over my life. I no longer felt in control of my life as it revolved around lab tests, doctors’ appointments, and chemo...
Last week, I got an email from a friend inviting me to a party. I clicked the link, but the invite didn’t open. I did it a few more times and then had the sinking feeling….this is a fake email. I sent my friend an email asking if he’d sent out an invite to...
