by Nicole Christensen | Apr 11, 2016 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
You are in the Hospital! Now What? You find yourself or your loved one in the hospital. It’s emotional and overwhelming. So what is the first thing you do? GET A PATIENT ADVOCATE! Ok no big surprise at that response, right? But let’s go through some other very basic...
by Nicole Christensen | Mar 17, 2016 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Medication mistakes are common both in hospitals and at home. It can be easy to make a mistake and unfortunately medication mistakes can be fatal. So here are some suggestions. When you go to the doctor or hospital do you have a current list of your medications with...
by Nicole Christensen | Feb 23, 2016 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Your healthcare records; Who needs to know? YOU! Yes, the answer is you. Doctors, hospitals, family, and other healthcare providers need your medical records to appropriately diagnose and meet your healthcare needs. But you are the most important member of your...
by Nicole Christensen | Feb 4, 2016 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Plan Ahead-Selecting an Elder Law Attorney Many people when they hear elder law attorney think: I don’t think I really need one; what are they for anyway? An attorney costs too much money. My cousin, sister, uncle, friend is an attorney so they will help if I need it....