Vigilance during the hospital stay of a loved one is a guide to a rapid and sound recovery of a loved one based on what family and friends can do on behalf of the patient. The course introduces the aspects of hospital vigilance and patient's responsibilities towards a transition from the hospital setting to being discharged to home.

What will you learn in this course?

• The first lesson focuses on topics of research, doctors, nurses, and nurse managers all of which are helpful in a sound recovery of the patient
• The second lesson focuses on alertness, attentiveness, and watchfulness when interacting with nurse aides, case managers, and the in-hospital environment
• The third lesson describes the definition of intuition, the importance of patient compliance to treatment, and the usefulness of communication as part of the healing process
• The fourth and fifth lessons provide practical examples from which the audience (patient, friends, and family members of the patient or hospital staff members, or health students) can transfer knowledge into their own unique situations

Who should take this course?

This course is meant for the patient, the patient's family, and friends, hospital staff members, or any students taking health-related subjects. This course is uniquely designed for those who want a better understanding of hospital management as well.

There seems to be a dire need for this type of course that provides wisdom with such insight from both the patient's and the staff's points of view in the hospital setting.