
Moreover, the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more. Romans 5:20
Hospital Survival Guide
Why prepare yourself for a hospital emergency?
Doctors can unilaterally decide who lives or dies and no informed consent is required for treatment in hospitals. This discovery stems from a June 2025 case ruling of Schara v. Ascension Healthcare
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#1
DON'T MAKE DECISIONS OUT OF FEAR
Turn to God 1st for discernment. Discernment is the believers defense system.
BRING YOUR DOCUMENTS
#2
Get your documents ready NOW. Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) – makes medical decisions on patient’s behalf, and Current Caregivers & Consent Form – what treatments the patient currently consents and does not consent to.
NEVER SIGN HOSPITAL KEYPAD
#4
When signing the electronic keypad, you are signing the Hospital General Consent Form. This is a contract with the hospital. Ask to have these documents printed out. Read this document to know what you are agreeing to. Adjust this document according to your wishes, sign, and take photos of (get copies of) the documents before turning them in.
#5
Access Online Medical Records
Get access to online medical records as soon as possible. Give your username and password to your medical power of attorney or family advocate and check the records hourly/daily.
Ask Questions
Ask these questions about every drug/treatment/test BEFORE given to patient. Doctors/Nurses should not be upset when questioned about the patient’s treatment/condition.
#6
What is the purpose of the drug/treatment and it’s benefits?
What are the risks of this drug/treatment?
What are the interactions of this drug with other drugs being given?
What are success rates with this drug/treatment?
What are the alternatives to this drugs/treatment?
Don’t expect Doctors/nurses to know these answers. Look them up!