Finding the hospital that's best for you
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Suggestions in a question-and-answer format to select the best hospital are given. Hospitals should be avoided if they are not accredited with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and if they cannot answer questions about the quality of service provided.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1993
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The nation's best and worst hospitals
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A list of the best and the worst hospitals in the US is given. The rankings are based on the lowest and highest mortality rates per 100 patients. The mortality rates are based on a model that takes into account the patient's age, emergency status and condition.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1993
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Your favorite couple is divorcing...: how to make the best of an awkward situation
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Divorce is a painful experience even for friends of the divorced couple. Friends should accept the fact, avoid siding with any party, try to learn from the experience by examining personal emotions, and refrain from pushing affected parties into socializing.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1992
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