Protecting your wellbeing in a hospital setting

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on September 28, 2018

When you have to stay at the hospital, you are placing a high amount of trust in the professionals who work there to provide you with a safe, compassionate and respectful experience. The staff includes doctors, nurses, receptionists and even janitors who are responsible for ensuring the sanitation of the environment you are in. At Elk & Elk, we have helped many patients in Washington who have been the victims of preventable medical negligence.

If you are suffering from a medical condition that requires hospitalization, the last thing you should be worried about is your safety and wellbeing. However, because you are at risk of being the victim of human error, it is imperative that you take preventative measures yourself, to keep your body safe and unharmed. One of the suggestions you have probably heard before is the importance of washing your hands frequently when you come in contact with certain surfaces. While this is important, there are lots of other important things that you can do as well. According to Mercola, some of the things that you can do include the following:

• Ask your health care provider if you can be taking a probiotic which will help boost your immune system and reduce your risk of infection.
• Pack sanitation wipes with you and thoroughly clean any surfaces that you will need to frequently touch.
• If you need to be shaved for any surgery, request that an electric razor be used to minimize the risk of getting cut and exposed to infection.

These suggestions can be used to help you stay safer in a place that can sometimes be dangerous with a heightened exposure to germs. For more information, contact our Seattle medical malpractice lawyers today.