{"id":128707,"date":"2026-09-25T02:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T23:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hygeia.gr\/patient-guide\/patient-centered-care\/take-an-active-role-in-your-care\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T02:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T23:00:08","slug":"take-an-active-role-in-your-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hygeia.gr\/en\/patient-guide\/patient-centered-care\/take-an-active-role-in-your-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Take an Active Role in Your Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>7 Ways to Take an Active Role in Your Care<\/h3>\n<h4>Speak Up!<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Don\u2019t hesitate to ask questions about your care, treatment, or hospitalization.<\/li>\n<li>Express any concerns you have about your safety or health.<\/li>\n<li>Let the staff know if something doesn\u2019t seem right or if you don\u2019t fully understand it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pay attention<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Make sure your identity is properly verified before any test or treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Follow your medication regimen and the instructions you are given.<\/li>\n<li>Let the staff know if you notice any changes or if something concerns you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Stay Informed About Your Condition<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Ask for a simple explanation of your diagnosis and treatment plan.<\/li>\n<li>Ask about tests, procedures, and expected outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Find out what you can do to help with your recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Choose a Support Person<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Designate someone you trust to support you during your hospital stay.<\/li>\n<li>This person can help with communication and getting information when you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Know Your Medications<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Know which medications you are taking and why they are being prescribed.<\/li>\n<li>Inform the staff of any allergies or previous adverse reactions.<\/li>\n<li>List all medications, supplements, or herbal products you are using.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Make Informed Decisions<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Discuss the available treatment options with your healthcare team.<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions about the benefits and potential risks of each option.<\/li>\n<li>Be an active participant in decisions regarding your care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Take an Active Role in Your Care<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Be involved in planning your treatment and the course of your hospitalization.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss your discharge plans with us.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions you are given for continuing your care at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Be an active partner in your child\u2019s care<\/h3>\n<p>Parents and guardians are important members of the child\u2019s care team. Their knowledge of the child\u2019s habits, needs, and behavior contributes to personalized and safe care.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to actively participate in your child\u2019s care:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pg-check\">\n<li>Share information that may be important for their care<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions and seek clarification when something is unclear<\/li>\n<li>Participate in decision-making regarding your child\u2019s care and treatment<\/li>\n<li>Express your concerns about your child\u2019s health, as this is a factor taken into account in the assessment tools used by the care team.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in selecting the appropriate bed for your child, taking into account the care team\u2019s recommendations based on your child\u2019s age and overall condition.<\/li>\n<li>Support your child during their hospital stay and treatment procedures<\/li>\n<li>Work with the care team to prepare for discharge and the continuation of care at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your active participation helps improve the hospital stay experience, enhances your child\u2019s sense of security, and ensures the best possible outcome for their care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 Ways to Take an Active Role in Your Care Speak Up! 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