You are an important part of your health care team. You can help make your time in the hospital as safe as possible. Try to take part in every decision about your care. Ask a family member or friend ...

In 2015, hospital readmissions will be a growing concern as the maximum penalty increases to 3% of Medicare payments. Researcher from Columbia Business School found that one extra day in the hospital ...

Hospital stays, I have found, are challenging and isolating experiences for patients, especially family members with chronic conditions. While medical staff do their best to provide excellent care, a ...

During your stay at University of Utah Hospital, our staff of physicians and health care professionals will make your visit as comfortable as possible while providing you the latest care and treatment ...

Over 50% of inpatients are unmarried and experience 22% longer LOS. Racial/income disparities are not unavoidable; how care is paid for and delivered may make a difference. To explore actionable ...

There seems to be good reason for that common but little publicized condition known as "nosocomephobia" -- the fear of hospitals. And it goes beyond those oh-too-revealing patient-issued gowns.

One parent bed is available in your child’s room. Your nurse will show you how to set it up and bring in bedding. A maximum of two people may stay the night; they must be either a parent or over 18 ...