· Double check with your nurse or doctor that the medication they are administering will not clash with any other medications they are taking.
· Ask your nurse or doctor to double check that the dosage amount is correct.
· If you are having surgery, have your doctor confirm your name and procedure before he starts to prepare you. Draw with magic marker the site you are having surgery on.
· Avoid the ER for non-emergency situations, the ER tends to be chaotic. It’s always the best place to go however in emergency situations.
· Be sure your loved one has a friend or family member with them at all times.
· Ask your nurse or doctor to double check that the dosage amount is correct.
· If you are having surgery, have your doctor confirm your name and procedure before he starts to prepare you. Draw with magic marker the site you are having surgery on.
· Avoid the ER for non-emergency situations, the ER tends to be chaotic. It’s always the best place to go however in emergency situations.
· Be sure your loved one has a friend or family member with them at all times.