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Hospitalization often provides a major headache - on top of whatever ailment landed you in the hospital in the first place. From insurance claims to consent forms to requests for medical records, you need to know how to jump through the hoops and ensure the best treatment. Learn how to find the hospital that's best for you, be sure you're on the same page as your insurance provider, and how you prepare today for any future hospitalizations for yourself, your children or your loved ones.

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Arthur  Shorr
Arthur Shorr-Former COO and SVP of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Meet the Expert 
Hospitalization Basics 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What are the different types of hospitals in the US? 
  3. How does a 'general hospital' compare to a 'teaching hospital'? 
  4. What is a 'specialty hospital'? 
  5. What is a 'community hospital'? 
  6. What is the difference between a 'non-profit' and a 'for-profit' hospital? 
  7. What is a 'state' or 'federally-funded' hospital? 
  8. What does it mean to be 'admitted' to a hospital? 
  9. Why would I need to be admitted to a hospital? 
  10. What does it mean to be 'discharged' from a hospital? 
  11. What are my rights as a patient in a hospital? 
Primary Care Doctors 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What is a 'primary care' doctor? 
  3. Why do I need a primary care doctor? 
  4. How do I choose a primary care doctor? 
  5. Do I need a primary care doctor before I can be admitted to a hospital? 
Medical Records 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What is a 'medical record'? 
  3. Who owns my medical records? 
  4. What information does my medical record contain? 
  5. Why are medical records kept confidential? 
  6. Do medical records expire? 
Accessing Medical Records 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. Can my family see my medical records without my consent? 
  3. How do I access my medical records? 
  4. Do I have to pay for a copy of my medical records? 
  5. Can I access my family members' medical records? 
Personal Health Records 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What is a 'personal health record'? 
  3. How do I create a personal health record? 
  4. Where should I store my personal health record? 
  5. How will my personal health records be useful if I'm hospitalized? 
  6. Why is it important to keep personal health records for my child? 
  7. Why should I get a copy of my hospital records after discharge? 
Advanced Healthcare Directives 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What are 'advanced healthcare directives'? 
  3. What information should my advanced healthcare directive contain? 
  4. Where can I find advanced healthcare directive worksheets? 
  5. How do I make my advanced healthcare directive a legal document? 
  6. Why are advanced healthcare directives important before hospitalization? 
Hospitals And Insurance 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. Will my insurance company cover my planned hospital visit? 
  3. Will my insurance company cover my emergency hospital visit? 
  4. Will my insurance company cover all the parts of my hospital visit? 
  5. Will the hospital bill my insurance company for me? 
  6. Should I notify my insurance company when I am hospitalized? 
  7. How will I know if my insurance company has paid my hospital bill? 
  8. What do I do if I disagree with my insurance company's payment portion? 
  9. Where can I find professional help with my insurance claim? 
Choosing A Hospital 
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  2. How do I choose the best quality hospital for my needs? 
  3. In a non-emergency, can I choose which hospital I attend? 
  4. How do doctors choose which hospital they refer? 
  5. Can one hospital provide all the treatments I need? 
  6. Can I change hospitals once I start medical treatment? 

Popular Questions

  • What are the different types of hospitals in the US?
  • Why would I need to be admitted to a hospital?
  • What are my rights as a patient in a hospital?
  • Who owns my medical records?
  • What information does my medical record contain?
  • Can my family see my medical records without my consent?
  • How do I access my medical records?
  • Can I access my family members' medical records?
  • How do I create a personal health record?
  • Why is it important to keep personal health records for my child?
  • What are 'advanced healthcare directives'?
  • What information should my advanced healthcare directive contain?
  • Will my insurance company cover my emergency hospital visit?
  • Should I notify my insurance company when I am hospitalized?
  • How do I choose the best quality hospital for my needs?
  • Can I change hospitals once I start medical treatment?
  • How will a hospital know that I need to come in for a medical procedure?
  • Can I request a private room for my hospital stay?
  • What should I bring with me for my hospital stay?
  • Can adults go to a children's hospital?
  • Can siblings stay overnight with my child in the hospital?
  • How often should I visit my child in the hospital?
  • What will happen when I am admitted to the hospital?
  • What will happen when I am admitted to the hospital for same-day surgery?
  • Who will explain my medical procedures or condition to me while I am in the hospital?
  • Who can I talk to if I have a problem with my hospital treatment?
  • How can I be a 'good patient' while hospitalized?
  • Why are family visits important during a hospital stay?
  • How much notice will I get before my hospital discharge?
  • Can I discharge myself from the hospital at any time?
  • Where can I get help with questions or complaints about hospital service after discharge?
  • How do I review my hospital bill?
  • How can I get help with questions about my hospital bill?
Hospitalization Preparation 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What steps can I take to prepare, in case I'm ever hospitalized? 
  3. How will a hospital know that I need to come in for a medical procedure? 
  4. What is 'pre-admission'? 
  5. Why do hospitals have pre-admission? 
  6. What questions should I ask during the pre-admission process? 
  7. What is 'pre-admission testing'? 
  8. Should I arrange care for my family while I am in the hospital? 
  9. Can I request a private room for my hospital stay? 
  10. Can I request special meals for my hospital stay? 
  11. Do I need to pay the hospital before I am actually admitted? 
  12. What should I bring with me for my hospital stay? 
  13. What should I leave at home when I head for the hospital? 
  14. How should I prepare for discharge before I am admitted to the hospital? 
Child Hospitalization 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. Why do children have their own type of hospital? 
  3. Can adults go to a children's hospital? 
  4. How should I prepare the medical staff for my child's hospital stay? 
  5. What should my child bring for a hospital stay? 
  6. Can I stay overnight with my child in the hospital? 
  7. Can siblings stay overnight with my child in the hospital? 
  8. How should I prepare my child's siblings for a hospital visit? 
  9. How often should I visit my child in the hospital? 
  10. Do children have the right to make medical decisions? 
Hospital Admissions 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What will happen when I am admitted to the hospital? 
  3. What will happen when I am admitted to the hospital for same-day surgery? 
  4. What are some typical forms I will have to fill out during admissions? 
  5. Why do I have to sign 'consent forms' when I'm admitted to the hospital? 
  6. What is 'informed consent for treatment'? 
  7. Can a hospital disclose my name and location while I am in the hospital? 
  8. Can my family or friends learn about my status while I am in the hospital? 
Hospital Stays 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. What is a typical daily routine for patients at a hospital? 
  3. What types of meals will I receive at the hospital? 
  4. Which doctors will I encounter while at the hospital? 
  5. What staff members will I encounter while at the hospital? 
  6. Who will explain my medical procedures or condition to me while I am in the hospital? 
  7. How can I learn more detailed information about my medical condition? 
  8. Who can I talk to if I have a problem with my hospital treatment? 
  9. How can I be a 'good patient' while hospitalized? 
  10. Why are family visits important during a hospital stay? 
Hospital Discharge 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. How much notice will I get before my hospital discharge? 
  3. What is a 'discharge plan'? 
  4. Can I discharge myself from the hospital at any time? 
  5. What does 'against medical advice' mean? 
  6. What do I do if I don't want to be discharged from the hospital? 
  7. What information will I receive about my hospital discharge? 
  8. Where can I get help with questions or complaints about hospital service after discharge? 
  9. Why is it important for a patient to fill out a 'hospital survey'? 
Hospital Billing 
  1. Arthur Shorr
  2. When will I receive my hospital bill? 
  3. How can I learn about my hospital's billing practices? 
  4. Will my hospital give me a discount on my bill? 
  5. How do I review my hospital bill? 
  6. How can I get help with questions about my hospital bill? 

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