What hospital has the best reputation for delivering babies?
Q. I am 19 weeks pregnant and trying to figure out who will deliver my baby. I reside in Shiloh, IL so Memorial Hospital would be closer. I work in Hazelwood, so Barnes would be closer and plus Children's Hospital is next door just in case something went wrong. I am so undecided-please give me some suggestions or even tell me how to do research on the internet to see which hospital is the best.
Asked by I love my wife! - Thu Jun 10 15:11:33 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I know that Barnes used to be a very good hospital, but I do not feel like it is a good hospital anymore at all. I would suggest St Clare. It is a new hospital, the hospital is very pretty, the staff is wonderful. I would recommend looking into going there.
Answered by musicgirl - Fri Jun 11 17:59:29 2010

Hospital Volunteer Work; what work do I do and is their something suitable for a medical hopeful?
Q. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I have been thinking about volunteering at the Royal Melbourne Hospital but I wasn't sure. What work can I do there and can I play a role which will give me a better understanding of the career path of a doctor. I'm an undergraduate hoping for graduate entry into medicine at the Uni of Melbourne and was wondering whether there were any pre-med options available at any hospitals in Melbourne. Any information would be great.
Asked by Brad S - Thu Dec 14 03:40:46 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know how things work there but any volunteer in a hospital would help you. Here we have volunteers who pass out mail, pass out newspapers, etc. Maybe you can volunteer to read to a sick patient or volunteer to play games with the kids..any thing you do will look good on the app..you will still be in the med field
Answered by chilover - Thu Dec 21 19:21:01 2006

Where do hospital rankings come from? Who actually determines whether a hospital good or bad?
Q. Where do the rankings from hospitals come from? Who gathers that information? Would it be someone who works in the hospital or someone from another organization? Thanks.
Asked by shanell - Sat Feb 28 11:16:29 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. usually independent study groups. some hospitals poll patients when they leave hospital regarding their experience.
Answered by pms2go - Sat Feb 28 12:37:53 2009

What qualifies an animal to make hospital visits?
Q. I'd like to get my very lovable cat to make hospital visits to a local hospital in my area, but I don't know what's required of an animal to make such a visit. For example, would my/a cat have to declawed to visit? Does it depend on the hospital? Or is it a general code in most hospitals? I'd like to get my very lovable cat to make hospital (a hospital for humans, mind you) visits to a local hospital in my area, but I don't know what's required of an animal to make such a visit. For example, would my/a cat have to declawed to visit? Does it depend on the hospital? Or is it a general code in most hospitals?
Asked by Loki - Thu Mar 29 13:16:10 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You will need to check at the hopital about whether or not they allow pets on the premises. Some wards will not allow but others might. You will not be able to take a cat into a ward with pregnant women or under 1's for example, due to the risk of toxoplasmosis. Many hospitals allow people to bring in pets for terminally ill children to stroke, (as it's proven to be therapeutic). The cat will not need to be declawed. However your cat must be cleared for fleas, worms, etc. Also the cat must be controlled at all times. Please don't listen to Andrew. You simply can not just waltz into any hospital with a cat, (or any other animal for that matter)! There are simply too many health related problems associated with pets to allow that to happen.… [cont.]
Answered by loopyannielou - Thu Mar 29 16:37:38 2007

What to do when a hospital sends a bill into collections and I'm not the insurance policy holder?
Q. While away at college I went to a hospital for a broken finger and never got a bill at my school address. My parents normally pay all of my medical stuff since I'm still in school and somehow missed this one. Now the hospital has turned my name into collections since I'm over 18 and my credit is messed up because of it...We have sent in letters to the hospital and they aren't working with us. Please help!
Asked by Jordan - Thu Jun 3 00:45:46 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

How many people die in an average hospital in one day?
Q. I am going to be volunteering on Saturday nights in the ER at a fairly large hospital. For any ER doctors/nurses or hospital administrators, on *average*, how many people would you say die in a normal ER at one hospital in a single day? How about in the entire hospital (including failed operations and just really sick people)? I guess I just want to know what to expect - are there really several people dying every day (like on TV), or is it more like a handful of people every week?
Asked by JTF - Thu Feb 26 02:16:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I worked at a large hospital in Texas and we rarely had people dying daily. Most of the ones that died were older people with terminal diseases. There were many weekends that there were no deaths in the ER.
Answered by Leather and Lace - Thu Feb 26 02:20:53 2009

Which is better for Registered Nurse, veteran hospital or to join the military?
Q. Which is better for Registered Nurse, veteran hospital or to join the military? Hi, my husband is RN and he wants to join the military but I don t want him to join. So, I am trying to allure him into working for the VA hospital. What are the pros and cons of working at veteran hospital for RN s? I sound like a bad wife but I really just want him to be in safer environment and I don t want us to be separated.
Asked by rkim - Tue Apr 27 00:34:02 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. www.usajobs.com has job listings for the VA Hospitals. It's kinda strange that they list the salary range for every VA position except nurses, however the ones that I know here at the VA in Fayetteville, Arkansas while not saying a dollar amount do say they get excellent pay. In considering a VA job I would shy away from the ones in the big cities , but then I come from a town so small both city limit signs are on the same pole , so I am prejudiced toward the rural life. Also, a traffic jam is 2 pickup trucks behind a farm tractor on a gravel road.
Answered by Pete T - Tue Apr 27 01:10:11 2010

What is the typical length of a hospital stay when being tested for Crohn's disease?
Q. My boyfriend was put in the hospital on Thursday, and he says the doctors want to test him for Crohn's disease. The thing is though, it doesnt seem like their really doing anything. He says they want him to stay there till the gastroenterologist sees him and does tests, but he hasnt seen the gastroeinterolist yet, and basically he's just sitting there in the hospital WAITING. He also doesnt even feel sick at all anymore, hasnt since yesterday. How long does it typically take to be tested for Crohn's disease, and how long should he be in the hospital for?
Asked by Lioness021186 - Sat Aug 18 17:47:01 2007 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. It depends on the doctor. The hospital cannot do anything without the doctor. The tests themselves are often done on an out patient basis. They maybe trying to regulate his diet in the hospital.
Answered by emtd65 - Sat Aug 18 17:51:53 2007

Im volunteering at the hospital and im doing good but i need money fast could i start getting paid?
Q. im 15 and i started volunteering at the hospital recently, and everything been going good but me and my parents have been clashing and i just don't want to ask them for money because it always ends up in a fight so i wanted to make my own money and FAST. so is there anyway i could start getting paid for volunteering at the hospital?
Asked by Bri88 - Sun Jul 25 12:40:25 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

What specific hospital grd breast pump brand is best for exclusive pumping?
Q. Willing to shelve out the money for buying rather than renting a hospital grade. Medela Lactina or Symphony, or should I go w/ a different manufacturer altogether? Preferably quiet and highly efficient- cost (and bulkiness) is no object. PS Will have to induce- what herbs help?
Asked by SNorberg - Wed Apr 1 02:18:15 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't like the lactina, I found the suck and release phases to be too equal and in order for me to get a good amount of milk without it hurting I need a longer sucking phase and shorter release. I take it you are adopting and wanting to induce lactation? fenugreek, brewers yeast and oatmeal are great for increasing milk supply, but to start off your best bet is domperodone it is prescription drug used to treat gastrointestinal problems, it's number one side effect is inducing / increasing lactation. If you are in the states it's hard to get but it is available in canada and works wonders. It will take several months to establish a decent supply so start early and once baby is able get him/her directly on the breast as the chemical… [cont.]
Answered by Jan M - Wed Apr 1 02:45:52 2009

How important is it to register for the hospital?
Q. I'm having problems registering for the hospital because I dont have my actual insurance card yet and I'm practically ready to pop already. The hospital said they can run my insurance info when I get there to deliver but everyone keeps asking me if I registered for the hospital already... is it really that important to do so?
Asked by Sophie - Thu Feb 18 13:45:27 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Honestly it makes things go so much smoother for you and/or your partner when you go in to the hospital. Imagine worse case scenario you get to the hospital contraction after contraction your 10 CM's dilated. Do you want to risk any issues because they need your medical history, allergies, etc before they can help you. I know my hospital has a 3 page form that I filled out at home and then mailed into the hospital. The day I go in all they will need to do is take a copy of my insurance card which can be done anytime before I leave the hospital. Find out if your hospital does preregistration the same way.
Answered by jennicalabrese072906 - Thu Feb 18 13:50:51 2010

What items are needed for hospital and home before and after delivery?
Q. I'm scheduled to be induced in a few weeks. Can anyone tell me what items I need to pack for the hospital and what items I need to make sure I have at home when we're released from the hospital?
Asked by Mrs. W - Tue May 25 11:40:29 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For labor A picture ID (driver's license or other ID), your insurance card, and any hospital paperwork you need Your birth plan, if you have one Eyeglasses Even if you usually wear contact lenses, you may not want to deal with them while you're in the hospital. Toiletries Pack a few personal items, such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, lip balm, deodorant, a brush and comb, makeup, and a hair band or barrettes. Hospitals usually provide soap, shampoo, and lotion, but you might prefer your own. A bathrobe, a nightgown or two, slippers, and socks Hospitals provide gowns and socks for you to use during labor and afterward, but most will allow you to wear your own clothes if you prefer. Choose a loose, comfortable gown that you don't mind… [cont.]
Answered by Rebekah H - Tue May 25 11:45:41 2010

What should happen if a hospital or doctor refuses to treat a dying person?
Q. If a person has no money or insurance but is clearly dying, and the nurses, doctors, and hospital refuses to treat the person, and the patient dies, should these people (1) lose their licenses and (2) be charged with homicide, or negligence (3) should the hospital lose its funding. Or should we consider a doctor or hospital like any other business? Should hospitals and doctors follow the "we're here to make money and you need to pay to get service" attitude? This is what happened at M.L.K. hospital in Los Angeles. Isn't medicine primarily about saving lives? What do you think?
Asked by Tom S - Fri Jun 15 09:50:16 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I personally think the hospital nurses should be sued in court if they do not treat a person in the ER. Especially if they clean up around the person. But, of course, that's just me.
Answered by fuzzybionicle - Fri Jun 15 10:00:02 2007

How to obtain hospital records in Nevada after a family member has died?
Q. We have been told that we can not have my grandmother's hospital records and would need to go through probate court to get them. Is this true in the state of Nevada? What if we have a POA? Do we still need to go through probate court or should those records be made available to us.
Asked by CARRIE C - Mon Nov 17 12:27:08 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes you will need to go through the probate court and get Letters Testamentary. The POA you have no longer works - its only good for so long as grandma was alive. If you already have a probate open, then the letters should already have been issued to the executor of the estate. If you have not already opened a probate, you need to do so.
Answered by Specific - Mon Nov 17 12:45:30 2008

What kind of hospital discharge preparation is given to patient after knee or hip replacement?
Q. Usually how long is the hospital stay after THR or TKR surgery? With whom does the patient or caregiver meet with before being discharged and what kind of information/training are given to the patient?
Asked by JK NYC - Fri Dec 7 17:25:05 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've had both hips replaced in separate surgeries. Here's my experience: Several weeks before each surgery I was given a videotape illustrating my post-op exercises and was instructed to do as many as I could daily up to surgery day. The tape also illustrated the safe way to get into and out of a bed and a chair and other precautions necessary after surgery. I also gave two units of my own blood (for re-infusion after surgery) during the weeks before surgery. I also was instructed to begin taking iron supplements. I stayed in the hospital 4 days after each surgery. About a week before admission I attended a hospital pre-op session which lasted about 3 hours. My spouse was asked to accompany me. At this session I was given a… [cont.]
Answered by Kraftee - Sat Dec 8 10:05:46 2007

How long are you kept in hospital after an appendix operation?
Q. Once you have been taken to hospital and had an operation on your appendix how long are you kept in hospital for in the U.K?
Asked by Chris S - Mon Mar 5 18:04:17 2007 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depends... if you get in quick and they get it out earlier you can be out the next day. If it ruptures or if there are complications you could be there for up to a week (give or take).
Answered by Ecofreako - Mon Mar 5 18:12:52 2007

What will the hospital stay be for abdominal hysterectomy?
Q. I'm 29, having an abdominal hysterectomy next week. I am having this due to a large fibroid on my uterus. My insurance isn't the best, so I'm sure I am going to have a lot of money invested in this. I have read that most people are in the hospital for 2 nights. Will there be anyway I will only have to stay for one night? If I am doing fine, will I have this option?
Asked by bh90210fan - Wed Jul 2 20:45:58 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I had an abdomial hysterectomy 13 months ago. I was there for 3 days, but it was because they were afraid that I was going into pneumonia. I tend to breathe shallow. There is a yahoogroup for women who were or already had a hysterectomy and they were sooo helpful. They were so sweet and gave out alot of tips. I had two grapefruit size fibroids and then they said that there were smaller ones. What was really cool tho, my doctor took a pics of them for me. Everyday after surgery you get better and better. I didn't go back to work for 10 weeks. So don't go back too soon. Hospital food hasn't changed much. It's bland the first day. After that I loved the pudding, and popsicles. It is so nice not having your period anymore. Now… [cont.]
Answered by dogsbestfriend27 - Thu Jul 3 23:56:10 2008

How does a hospital determines the cost for a particular product/service?
Q. How does a hospital determines the cost for a particular product/service?
Asked by Phulpreet S - Fri Feb 2 18:32:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They overcharge for everything. Most hospitals have an agreement with the big insurance companies to take a huge discount. I've had bills that my insurance company wrote of almost half the bill.
Answered by Pauleen M - Fri Feb 2 19:05:38 2007

What is the legal definition for hospital confinement as opposed to urgent or emergency room services?
Q. I have known of people who have spent up to 48 hours in the emergency room, some due to "observation" and insurance did not pay because it says it has to be a "hospital confinement". What is the legal definition of hospital confinement?
Asked by Wisen Smart - Mon Feb 22 19:35:57 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I cannot comment on your example above without seeing an actual claim. However, typically, any thing over 23 hours 59 minutes should be considered as in patient in most insurance companies. The hospital would bill as such. Now this does not include if you sat in the ER waiting room for 10 hours before being seen. The time would start from the time you began receiving treatment. Obviously the hospital can admit someone at any time before that as in patient.
Answered by Tracie R - Mon Feb 22 21:10:49 2010

where can a hospital buy lowfat good quality dessets?
Q. I would like to find a vendor that would sell already prepared low fat desserts for an upscale hospital floor. Price really isn't an issue.
Asked by Cork - Mon Jul 28 08:03:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you were going to buy in bulk which im assuming you would as its for a hospital you could go to a local bakery,pastry store,caterer etc and becasue youd want many and youd be re-ordering all the time theyd be happy to make them for you on a regualr basis.you would just need to tell them what sort of thing you want or they could find some recipes for you.
Answered by Kayla - Mon Jul 28 08:45:15 2008