Having taken my father to the the ER in 3 different hospitals in Taiwan, I can attest that my mind was complete haze before, during and after each ER trip which either resulted in a stay in the ICU or a discharge. I just got better at it with each visit...navigating the hallways, asking the right questions, requesting for tests/second opinions and making sure I don't get overwhelmed by the situation.
陪診師 is a good start to help patients. What we have in Taiwan that is somewhat regulated are caregivers that stay with patients during short term hospitalizations, though hospitals do not check their certifications. I've stayed with my father in the hospital before and that was not easy work. Since then, I always appreciated the care and attentiveness the hired caregivers gave my father while he was hospitalized. Of course, we had our share of questionable caregivers -- hence the necessity of standardized training -- to eliminate unfit caregivers. Not all caregivers comprehend the magnitude of their carelessness.
Having taken my father to the the ER in 3 different hospitals in Taiwan, I can attest that my mind was complete haze before, during and after each ER trip which either resulted in a stay in the ICU or a discharge. I just got better at it with each visit...navigating the hallways, asking the right questions, requesting for tests/second opinions and making sure I don't get overwhelmed by the situation.
陪診師 is a good start to help patients. What we have in Taiwan that is somewhat regulated are caregivers that stay with patients during short term hospitalizations, though hospitals do not check their certifications. I've stayed with my father in the hospital before and that was not easy work. Since then, I always appreciated the care and attentiveness the hired caregivers gave my father while he was hospitalized. Of course, we had our share of questionable caregivers -- hence the necessity of standardized training -- to eliminate unfit caregivers. Not all caregivers comprehend the magnitude of their carelessness.