Remember Back Rubs and Showers?

Many years ago, I worked night shift in a critical care unit. After giving patients their medications, completing my nursing assessment, and answering any questions, it was routine to ask "Would you like a back rub before you go to sleep?" If the patient...

Discharge Instructions: Why You Should Pay Attention

Did you know that more than a third of patients leaving the hospital ignore their discharge instructions and don’t seek the follow up care they need? Ok, maybe ignore is too strong a word. Maybe the instructions were very rushed. Maybe the patient didn’t...