MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'hospital stay'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813614&cid=t_153994_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fdo-we-need-a-longer-hospital-stay-after-a-mastectomy%2F Even though the scientific evidence shows that women recover just as well at home after a mastectomy, I don’t believe women should be sent home the day after surgery. In the late 1990s, the switch was made to sending women home quickly after surgery to remove a breast. The evidence suggested that women recover just as well at home as in the hospital. Prior to that decision, many women were in the hospital for several days — now it is up to doctors whether to keep a woman longer than the initial day of recovery. They need a medical reason for insurance to pay for the extended hospital stay. But the evidence doesn’t address the emotional impact that breast cancer and losing a breast has on a woman. We especially need time to assess our feelings about losing a breast before returni... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813614 Tue, 10 May 2011 17:00:14 +0100 4813614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4337941&cid=t_153994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-have-a-pain-free-hospital-stay%2F2011.01.11 This is a guest post from Dr. Anita Gupta. ********** How To Have A Pain-Free Hospital Stay Too often patients feel like they’re in the passenger seat when entering the hospital. Even in the best of circumstances — such as planned admissions — patients often don’t feel in control of their own care. One of the most unnecessary issues facing patients when they enter the hospital is untreated (or undertreated) pain. Often the focus of the medical team is to treat a condition, and controlling a patient’s pain comes second. Fortunately, this doesn’t need to be the situation. Here are a few tips for patients to ensure that their pain does not go overlooked: – Let someone know if you are in pain. This may seem obvious, but patients often hesitate to question their doctor... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4337941 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:00:55 +0100 4337941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625468&cid=t_153994_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fer-congestion-new-program-may-reduce-hospital-wait-times%2F photo: Thinkstock Waiting in the ER is the worst. Whether you’ve sprained an ankle or just feel under the weather and don’t have insurance, if you’re a low-priority case, you could wait all day (or night). So Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services has launched a program aimed at eliminating unnecessarily long waits in its ER waiting room. When patients call 911, the dispatcher directs the lowest-risk cases to a nurse. The nurse evaluates the person’s symptoms and determines if they need a trip to the ER, or a different course of treatment. The goal of the program is to reduce costs and provide better patient care. While we’re all for initiatives to reduce wait times in ERs, we can’t help but wonder what would happen if someone doesn’t adequate... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625468 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:27:10 +0100 3625468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508389&cid=t_153994_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FmlAKjlW1o10%2Fanatomy-and-physiology.php The hard cold truth is that my reproductive system is a mess.  And that the messy female anatomy has absolutely nothing to do with the errant physiology of my endocrine system.Multiple small ovarian cysts were found in the pathology following December's pelvic abscess on my right side.  During the surgery this Thursday, another larger dermoid cyst will be removed from my left ovary.  To add to all of that, it turns out that I also have a congential uterine anomaly that would make getting pregnant and staying pregnant quite difficult.  Yet when I tell my story to others, there are times where it is insinuated that lack of control of diabetes must have had something to do with the whole ordeal.  (Never mind that I normally sport a healthy A1C under 6.0% when there is... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508389 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:17:40 +0100 3508389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136688&cid=t_153994_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FRaDH_UVB6z4%2Fa-sense-of-community.php I could talk and talk about how the diabetes blogging community or the forum participants here at Diabetes Daily are close-knit, how people lift me up when I'm feeling down, how grateful I am that I have these resources to which I can turn.  It wasn't until last month's health crisis that I realized just how wonderful people can be.To all those who commented on my posts or sent well-wishes in e-mail or kept up on Facebook or Twitter, thank you.  There are three people I wanted to mention, three people who went above and beyond while I was in the hospital and then recovering.To Kelly, who supported me despite her own health crisis last month.  We may have lasting effects from our experiences, but we're stronger because of them.  Make my drink a diet Coke when we meet - h... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136688 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:16:20 +0100 3136688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129647&cid=t_153994_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fz13DTCSZEhU%2Fsmall-steps-on-the-road-back.php It felt like I was starting over from scratch.  All the work I did to become a somewhat athletic woman over the past five years became unraveled during the two hours the surgeons worked to relieve my body of a dangerous abscess.  Hours later, I could not get out of bed at all.  Days later, I required help to get out of bed and to shower.  Only now, three weeks and a few days later, am I even able to walk a half mile.  It occurred to me today that this all reminds me of the small steps I took to take back my health following my type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2005.  While I have a better starting point to work with, I still need to take it slow and easy at first as I regain strength and health.  I may only be able to walk a half mile before my abdominal ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129647 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:37:34 +0100 3129647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111636&cid=t_153994_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F7YBE5B3NQys%2Fcontinuing-the-healing-process.php 17 days since surgery.I'm just now beginning to realize how horrible I felt in the weeks leading up to the emergency situation.  No energy to exercise, no appetite, no joy.  And no wonder, I was quite sick when they rolled me into the operating room.  Sometime in the next few days, I should know whether my blood cell counts have normalized, with no indication of infection with white blood cells or of anemia with red blood cells.  And according to the gynecologist I saw yesterday, this week (#3) should show the most improvement in the healing of the incision and in what I can do around the house.  Already I'm doing some light housework to prepare for holiday guests, though I need to keep in mind I can't do everything yet.  Time will tell if all of my hormones n... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111636 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:42:09 +0100 3111636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092881&cid=t_153994_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FiohIQe9418Y%2Ften-days-later.php Ten days after surgery and I can dress myself, bathe myself, and even do light housework as long as I don't bend over or reach above.  Ten days after surgery and I don't need pain medication, the staples are out, and my last dose of antibiotics will be taken tomorrow morning.  Ten days after surgery and my appetite is back.That means it is time to stop letting myself eat what looks, smells, or tastes good.  Instead, it's time to tackle a low-carb plan until I can get back on the elliptical and balance ball in mid-January. I don't like to restrict my carbohydrate intake as far as 80 grams per day, but I know it's what I need to do to stay healthy beyond recovery.  Luckily, I'll be at home until after Christmas, so it will be easier to restrain myself than when I return t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092881 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:24:22 +0100 3092881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075720&cid=t_153994_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FHGmPfH3gYTY%2Frecovery-emerging-from-the-other-side.php As I watched my blood sugars climb over the month of November, something quite scary was growing in my pelvis.  So scary, we still don't know what happened for sure.While I've had monthly ovulation pain for years, when it began again in November, it was more painful and impacted my everyday life for three weeks.  I couldn't exercise, I couldn't eat much, I was miserable.  All of this came to a head on Friday, December 4 when my husband ended up taking me to the ER for a slightly high fever along with pelvic pain that just wouldn't resolve.  The next day, I ended up having an exploratory laparatomy to determine what the 10-cm abscess was floating around my right ovary.  Until I have a repeat CT scan in a few weeks, we won't know whether it was my right ovary or my a... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075720 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:09:56 +0100 3075720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716029&cid=t_153994_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F6T0CFfGv18Q%2F I hear of so many people who were either given the wrong medication or had a medical professional treat them poorly. When they tried to speak up, they were shut down. I’ve had this happen myself. You’re sick, oftentimes on medication, and yet to have to remain alert because the people helping care for you either don’t care or aren’t aware of what you need. A new article on CNN said that as many as “98,000 people die in U.S. hospitals each year as a result of medical errors.” CNN asked nurses what they would advice to patients on having a stay that is healthy. They reiterated that if something doesn’t seem right, you should speak up. Again, while I agree with this advice, it doesn’t always work. You’ll get shut down by the hospitals wor... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716029 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:19:22 +0100 2716029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1892190&cid=t_153994_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-and-the-urge-to-nest%2F We made it through a tough week; my husband has pretty much recovered from the brachytherapy he received for prostate cancer. I don’t think he was ready for the fatigue and malaise that accompanies any in-hospital procedure though, or the effects of the drugs. Fortunately, he did rest over the weekend and gave into urges to nap. I have had my own recovering from his ordeal to do. His bout with cancer has made me feel that we have been infiltrated. Before when it was just me in the household that had a bout with cancer, I thought we had secured our home from further threat. Now I am finding myself desiring to nest and stay home so nothing else gets in. This has led me to spend the weekend tidying the house and adding a few decorating touches. I love the fall, but I didn’t want t... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892190 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:35:46 +0100 1892190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888546&cid=t_153994_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmy-husband-gets-treated-for-prostate-cancer%2F This has been one tough week! Bobby, my husband had brachytherapy this week to address prostate cancer that was diagnosed this summer. I don’t like being in the hospital and undergoing surgery or treatment, but I have decided that I dislike even more watching a loved one go through it. Actually, the procedure went really well for my husband. He was admitted early Wednesday and they inserted tiny catheters all over the prostate gland and then they placed radioactive beads in the catheters four times over two days. When Bob comes home he will not be radioactive as none of the beads were left in the gland. This is an amazing procedure. The hardest part for him was that he had to lie perfectly still on his back without a pillow or being able to move his legs for two days. He needed medic... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888546 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:59:39 +0100 1888546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512772&cid=t_153994_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2FTj-kuJYsFrU%2Fus-panel-mulls-minimum-breast-cancer.html By Kim DixonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A congressional panel on Wednesday said it has bipartisan support for a bill requiring health insurers to pay for a minimum 48-hour hospital stay after breast cancer treatment, to combat what critics call "drive-through" surgeries.About 20 U.S. states have such a minimum insurance requirement for women undergoing mastectomies or lumpectomies to treat breast cancer. Advocates of the bill say federal legislation is needed to equalize coverage across the nation."Having access to appropriate medical care should not be dependent on the state you live in," said Rep. Frank Pallone, the New Jersey Democrat who chairs the health subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee.Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women after skin cancer, killing ... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512772 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:15:59 +0100 2512772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982776&cid=t_153994_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmanaging-your-care-while-in-the-hospital%2F Yesterday, my hairdresser related a horror story of her stay in the hospital starting with a 3-hour wait in the ER. It was so bad that the director of the hospital called to make amends. She wasn’t a difficult patient, but the care she got was below acceptable. Any time I have been in the hospital, I have been the best patient. Seriously, I am a great patient. I like to get up and around as quickly as possible, I like to do everything for myself, I don’t complain, I don’t demand anything – what’s not to love? In fact, I know of two different times I was in the hospital that nurses fought over who would be assigned to me. I would like to think though that if I was in real need and became testy that I would still get that attention. Many people hate being in the hospital and some h... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=982776 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:57:37 +0100 982776