What should I bring with me for my hospital stay?

What should I bring with me for my hospital stay?

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If you have to be hospitalized on a planned basis, please bring a copy of your personal health record and a copy of your advanced healthcare directive if you have these documents. Many patients like to bring their own sleeping gowns, foot coverings, and toothbrushes to make themselves more comfortable in hospital. Please bring books and magazines to read. Bring a list of telephone numbers of people you may want to call. Bring a small amount of money for sundries, telephones, newspapers and snacks, and please bring a copy of your own personal identification, usually a drivers' license.