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Title Page

Introduction

PART I: Before You Go to Hospital

Expectations

Sheep

Risk factors

Know your body

Allergies versus side effects

Know your symptoms

Record keeping

The GP versus the ER

PART II: Navigating the Emergency Room

Triage

Things to do when in the Emergency Room

Things not to do when in the Emergency Room

Basic tests

An ECG (or Electrocardiogram)

Urine check

Getting ahead

PART III: The Inpatient

Error versus complications

Common errors and how to help reduce them

Medication Error

New medicines

Mistaken identity

Surgical error

Pain

Infection

Mobility means staying alive

Mobility exercises

Preventing falls

Who’s who

Discharge

Post hospital care

Conclusion

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