Press and Media featuring
Dr. Monique Nugent
Being Admitted to the Hospital: What to Do Before, During, and After Your Stay
5 min read
Key Takeaways
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Hospitalizations aren’t usually planned, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in control of your health and your needs while you’re there.
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Dr. Monique Nugent provides a roadmap for navigating a hospital stay, just like you would a cross-country road trip.
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Read more about how to plan ahead for a hospital visit, how to involve your family and friends, and how to communicate your needs with your care team.
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5 Tips to Be Prepared and Banish Fear of Hospitals While Living with Chronic Illness
6 min read
Key Takeaways
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Planning and support can help prepare you emotionally and logistically for your next hospital stay.
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Among the ways to prepare: Choose a hospital where you’ve previously received care; keep an updated list of the medications you take; and make your end-of-life wishes known.
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It’s also helpful to identify a care partner and plan for ways to keep in touch with your support network.
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What if You Don’t Like Your Provider?
Expert Tips from a Hospitalist
In a recent interview with hospitalist Dr. Monique Nugent, she shed light on the often daunting, or even intimidating, experience of hospital stays and shared some valuable insights from her new book, “Prescription for Admission.”
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