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How to Plan a Hospital Visit

Name: Emily Post
Address: 25 Crossroad, Suite 2, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States of America
Telephone: (802) 860-1814

Being in the hospital can be hard for patients, and they often look forward to visits from family and friends. When preparing to drop in on a patient, keep these tips in mind:

Be sure to call ahead to a family member or the hospital patient information line to find out if the patient is allowed visitors.

Check with the patient ahead of time to make sure he or she is up for seeing you.

Plan to keep your visit brief and uplifting; take cues from the patient so you don't overstay your welcome.

It may be nice to bring along a touch of home that the patient may be missing while in the hospital (a favorite pillow or framed photo, for example)

Avoid wearing perfumes or other strong scents on the day of your visit, as smells may seem stronger or nauseating to people who are ill.