Welcome to Rhode Island Hospital
Your Health Care Team
Participating in Your Care
 You
are the most important member of your health care team. We want
you to feel comfortable asking questions and sharing your concerns
with us. We offer the following information as a guide:
- Write down any questions you have for physicians or other care
providers and record the answers. Remember that no question is
unimportant or silly. If something is on your mind or you don't
understand something, we want you to ask.
- You'll be receiving a lot of information at once, and that can
be confusing. Try to write down information about your condition,
or have a family member do it for you. This can help you remember
and sort out the information later on.
- If you are having surgery, be sure you and your doctor discuss
the details of the procedure and that you understand what to expect.
- Be sure all medications you take are intended for you. Before
your nurse administers the medicine, ask the name of it.
- If possible, designate one family member to interact with our
medical staff. This person can then pass along information to
other family and friends.
- Be sure to share all your important health information with
your health care team. Keep a copy of your health history, including
prior illnesses, tests and test results, surgeries, medications
and allergies.
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