The Craziest Secrets You Should Know About Hospitals

Talk To The Docs

Ask your nurses to do a “bedside shift change.” This is when they share information in your presence instead of at the nurses’ station. You can better correct any errors.

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The More You Know

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  • Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham as part of a bet.
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  • Clark Kent (Superman in DC Comics) is also a character in the Marvel universe, where he's actually just a mild-mannered reporter and nothing more.
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