Life Hacks for Those Who Find Themselves in the Hospital

Tips for Personalized Healthcare Experience in the Hospital

Adjusting to the unfamiliar conditions in a hospital can be challenging. To quickly adapt to the multi-level game, there are several life hacks that can greatly simplify the therapeutic process and adaptation to new rules. The MakerNurse platform was created specifically to introduce users to convenient and useful treatment and patient care methods, in other words, a DIY (do it yourself) approach. The catalyst for the emergence of this "workshop" for healthcare workers was the earthquake in Haiti, when hundreds of patients needed individualized treatment.

MakerNurse is a project specializing not only in service care for patients but also in introducing ways to customize uncomfortable standard equipment. Thanks to these innovations, the quality of patient care is enhanced. Medical workers can not only implement their ideas but also share them within the healthcare system, exchanging recommendations and advice.

Below are some of them:

1. Personal Support Group

A personal support group consists of individuals who are well-informed about a person's health condition. When a patient is unable to respond or provide necessary documents upon admission to the hospital, additional assistance becomes crucial. Furthermore, the support team helps navigate through diagnostic complexities, medication purchases, and other beneficial actions while the patient is recovering in their room after therapy.

2. Personal Representative

A personal representative not only leads the support group but also makes crucial decisions for the patient. In European countries, every individual has someone to assist healthcare professionals in decision-making when the patient is unconscious or underage. In our country, doctors have the authority to provide necessary care at their discretion. Therefore, the services of a personal representative become indispensable when the patient is unable to make decisions independently.

3. Early Hospital Discharge

While many people are aware that they can refuse hospitalization, not everyone knows they can also discharge themselves from the hospital at their own will. The patient should inform the doctor during daily rounds of their intention, followed by submitting a written request. The doctor makes the necessary annotations in the medical record and discharges the patient.

Recently, MakerNurse launched a mobile project that can be used in healthcare institutions by not only medical staff but also medical students.

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