Choose a Support Person

A trusted friend or family member can be a big help during your hospital stay. Select a key person to be your health care advocate. If you become stressed or your ability to communicate changes, this person can stand in for you—and stand up for your care.

A support person can:



• ask questions you might not think of and write down information
• double-check your medicines and treatments
• watch for signs your condition is getting worse and ask for help
  

Remember!

Don’t forget to tell the staff who you’ve picked to be your support person.