The Craziest Secrets You Should Know About Hospitals

Schedule Follow Ups Before You Depart

Before you leave the hospital, demand that your follow-up appointment be already scheduled. I’ve found that is the single most effective strategy hospitals can use to reduce your chance of readmission, but it still rarely happens. Make sure you’ve been connected to the next person who will take care of you.

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