Article: Doctors and nurses are professionals and expect to be spoken to with respect for their work and assistance. Choose to be pleasant, calm and patient whenever you discuss a patient's issues with the medical staff. Trust that they can do their job and that you can leave, while the patient is being treated effectively. Realize that they will not divulge confidential information and that even as a family member, there are limits to what you can know and ask to be done. It isn't you as a member of the patient's family, even if you have a medical degree. The staff at the hospital are highly trained and know what they're doing. Avoid trying to tell them what to do or not adhering to their requests. It can make the entire ordeal worse for the patient than it could be if they're associated with a difficult relative. If you co-operate with staff at the hospital, it's likely that they'll be more willing to listen to your requests to help the patient in particular ways. By visiting at the right times, you'll have a better chance of seeing your loved one and not annoying the staff. You will also be more likely to get the attention of staff, as wished.
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Avoid being difficult. Know who's in charge. Reap the benefits of co-operation. Visit a hospital only during visiting hours.