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14 Oct

Post-Surgery Home Based Care: The Preparation (Part 2)

Recovery after surgery requires time, patience and some changes to everyday norm. These changes are noticeable for patients who have undergone more complex surgeries that require a longer time to heal. Before a patient is discharged from hospital following a strictly supervised recovery period in a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). A pain management relief plan will be designated to the patient and t...

04 Oct

Post-Surgery Home Based Care: An Introduction (Part 1)

Post-surgery, otherwise known post-operative care, is the follow-up treatment or care done on patients once they have undergone surgery. This is the period where patients are attended to from medication, cleaning and nutrition in hospital and is assigned ongoing assistance by a professional nurse or home-based carer at home. For some, post-operative care only lasts until health specialists...

17 Jul

Why You Should Try Out Home Based Healthcare

Many organizations and health institutions are moving towards capitalizing primary, acute and palliative care for the home. There are several benefits to home-based healthcare which we will explore in this article that could make you reconsider admitting yourself to hospitals and clinics. 1) More cost-effective The costs incurred when one visits a hospital or clinic is no small matter!...