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bjlvls Posts: 1005
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Usually in the U.S., evaluation is done on an out-patient basis. Sometimes when people have conditions which would require closer monitoring, like Ken's multiple health issues, in-patient evaluation is preferred. Then of course there are the emergent cases when the life of the patient is compromised that in-patient eval is required. In the U.S. insurance companies and government health care programs have guidelines regarding how many consecutive days a patient may remain in the hospital without compelling medical evidence to justify the longer stay. I'll bet they just want to keep a close eye on him, so they're being cautious. I'm glad he has that option. Colleen, you're like most of us when it comes to asking questions. It's amazing how well the brain works when we're not under pressure, huh? Take care and try not to worry too much. Love and prayers, Bobbi Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right..Forget about, scratch that, Pray for the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it!-Catherine Yen |
