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S2E02: Hospitalizations & Self-Advocacy: How to Plan Ahead for an Unfortunate Emergency


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This month we’re hearing from Dr. Monique Nugent, a practicing hospitalist and an associate director for the Division of Hospital Medicine at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She is also the author of Prescription for Admission: A Doctor’s Guide for Navigating the Hospital, Advocating for Yourself, and Having a Better Hospitalization, a complete guide providing the critical information you need to navigate the hospital. With her advice, readers can stay calm, feel confident, and focus on healing after a health crisis. Dr. Nugent is passionate about advocating for every patient by working to make healthcare equitable, safe, and high quality.

Topics: 
- How to Navigate the Hospital System
- How to Advocate for Yourself
- How to Plan Ahead for an Aging Loved One
- How to Plan Ahead for Yourself

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Aging TogetherBy Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDP, CFPS, CGCP