Things I've Learned From Spending Time In Hospitals

HERE ARE A FEW RANDOM THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM SPENDING TIME IN HOSPITALS

Even if the patient is conscious, alert and intelligent he or she needs an advocate—a family member or good friend who asks questions, listens, consults, pays attention to what is happening and, in general, helps look out for the patient.

Many people, even if they are not particularly religious, are willing to be prayed for when they are in the hospital. (In fact, for some people, a serious medical issue helps them understand they believe in God more than they realized.)

Even though medical advancements have been significant and have brought us to an impressive place, there is still much we do not know.

Medical diagnosis and treatment requires the insights of objective scientific research, but it still involves an element of subjective judgment, as well.

There is no such thing as a “minor surgery” for the person who is being operated on.

If you are healthy it is not unusual to take your good health for granted. Until…

Many people could never work in the medical field because they would find it to be too personal, serious, gross, physically disturbing, and emotionally heavy. So be kind and appreciative of those who do work in the medical field. Not everyone is capable of offering the kind of care they give.

If you are wondering whether or not you should visit someone who is in the hospital but you’re inclined to think, “I don’t want to bother the person.” Go visit.

When you are in a room with a patient try to pay attention and do not step on any tubes.

If you are a patient, the care you receive and your perception of the care you receive will typically be better if you are kind, patient, courteous, friendly and respectful of everyone who works at the hospital

God is still the Great Physician even for those who do not believe it.