The Informed Patient: A Complete Guide to a Hospital Stay

Even the most capable individuals are challenged when confronted with the complexity of the modern hospital experience. The Informed Patient by Karen A. Friedman, MD, and Sara Merwin, MPH, is a must-read guide and workbook, divided into topical, focused sections with step-by-step instructions, insights, and tips to illustrate what patients and their families can expect during a hospital stay. Anyone who will experience a hospital stay—or friends or family who may be in charge of a patient’s care—will find all the help and advice they could need in the detailed sections that cover every aspect of hospital care.