Tag: patient medical records

Questions and issues for hospital patient advocacy

16 Questions to Address While Advocating A Hospital Visit

Written by Karen Sanders, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC on January 11, 2022. Posted in Advocacy, Hospital, Karen Sanders.

As owner and president of the RN Patient Advocacy Training Institute, I suggest reviewing 16 questions and issues to address while advocating for yourself and loved ones while in the hospital. Learn...

Obtaining and Maintaining Your Medical Records Is Important to Your Health

Written by Karen Sanders, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC on March 15, 2018. Posted in Medical Records, Patient Advocacy.

Challenges to Managing Medical Records Many patients I see in multiple healthcare settings are overwhelmed and confused about how to access their medical records. Patients must request, obtain and maintain...