WHY MY BOOK MATTERS:

The best hospital outcomes happen when patients become absolutely essential team members and partners in their care—because when it comes to your health, you are the one who has everything to lose.

After 35 years navigating America's healthcare system, I've learned that informed, engaged patients consistently achieve better results. When my husband knew to question a blood thinner before surgery and recognized problematic food interactions with his medications, he became an essential part of his own safety team—potentially saving his life.

Healthcare is complex, and with 7% of hospital admissions involving preventable adverse events, even the best medical teams benefit from having prepared, knowledgeable patients. The most successful hospital experiences occur when patients understand their critical role and come equipped with the right tools and knowledge.

"Surviving the Hospital" empowers you to transform from a helpful participant into an absolutely essential team member. This isn't about finding fault—it's about taking control of your part in achieving the best possible outcome. Written from the patient perspective in plain language, this book gives you six essential strategies that could literally save your life.

Healthcare works best when patients and medical teams collaborate effectively, but you must be prepared to be the last line of defense for your own safety. By understanding what to research, how to communicate clearly, what questions to ask, and how to prepare thoroughly, you become an indispensable part of your own healing journey.

Whether you're facing surgery, supporting a loved one, or simply want to be prepared, these strategies will help you take charge as an informed, engaged patient who achieves better outcomes.

Because great healthcare is a team effort—and you're the captain of that team.

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