Patient and Visitor Guide - New York Presbyterian Hospital
Patient and Visitor Guide - New York Presbyterian Hospital
Patient and Visitor Guide - New York Presbyterian Hospital
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Preparing to Go Home_ 27<br />
Going Home Checklist<br />
The following list of questions will help you prepare for a smooth transition home.<br />
___ Do I have clean, comfortable clothes to wear?<br />
___ Do I have keys to my home?<br />
___ Is there food for me to eat at home?<br />
___ Is it the right food for my diet?<br />
___ Who is coming to pick me up?________________________________________________________<br />
___ Do I need someone to help me at home?<br />
___ Have these arrangements been made?<br />
___ Do I have all the prescriptions/medications I will need?<br />
___ Will I need any special equipment?<br />
___ Is the special equipment there <strong>and</strong> ready for me to use?<br />
___ Have I received my discharge instructions to care for myself at home?<br />
___ Will I be following up with other doctors or specialists when I get home?<br />
___ Who are they?_____________________________________________________________________<br />
___ Will I need home care services after I leave?<br />
___ Have these services been arranged?<br />
___ What else should I ask my doctor, nurse, or therapist?<br />
___ Who can I call if I have concerns or questions after I get home? ___________________________<br />
___ When is my follow-up appointment?____________________________________________________<br />
___ My doctor’s phone number is_________________________________________________________
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