Better Health Care in a Single, Simple Step

There are many arguments raging over healthcare these days, and what can be done to improve our healthcare system. Rather than getting in the middle of a political discussion, I prefer to find small, easy-to-implement steps that can help make sure you and your loved ones get better care.

A recently published study presents one such idea.

If you've ever been injured in a car accident, you know how grueling the recovery process can be. It's hard! There's often ongoing pain and discomfort. You might experience emotional repercussions, too… especially if the accident was serious enough to take you away from your work and hobbies that you enjoy.

Well, a new study shows that a simple step taken by the hospital can help accident victims to recover faster and more completely.

That easy step? A simple phone call from one of the nursing staff three weeks after you leave the hospital. Patients who received such a follow up call suffered from less pain, anxiety, and complications six months after the event.

When a nurse calls a patient to follow up, it gives the patient a chance to voice concerns or ask for advice—something they might not otherwise do. That extra little bit of advice can have a dramatic and positive effect on recovery… reducing long-term pain and discomfort by up to 35% and improving quality of life.

If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, request a follow up call from the hospital where you receive treatment. The call will take under a half an hour and it can make a big difference to the speed and ease of your recovery.

Stay well,
Meghan Krohn