How to Prepare for Physical Injury
How to Prepare for Physical Injury: Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
No matter where you are, if you are in danger, don’t be too embarrassed to call for help. Pedestrians on the street or neighbors in the yard next to yours will probably come running if you’re yelling (or screaming) for help. Don’t think that you can limp/crawl/shimmy to the phone for help; get someone to do it for you.
How to Prepare for Physical Injury: Get to an emergency room.
In a situation where you need medical attention, especially if you have suffered grievous injuries, head for the nearest hospital emergency room. Too many people fret over which hospital will be covered by their health insurance policy, even in the grip of extreme pain. Your life is much more important than any amount of money it will cost to receive medical attention.
How to Prepare for Physical Injury: Know your allergies.
If you are allergic to anything that a doctor might give you to treat an injury, keep a list of those allergies on your person at all times – in your wallet, purse or pocket. That way, if you are unconscious, the attending medical team will be able to treat you without causing harm.
How to Prepare for Physical Injury: Notify your employer.
If you are injured while working, make sure that you tell your employer right away. In fact, he or she should be the phone to phone an ambulance or arrange to have you shuttled to the hospital. It will most likely be your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance that will cover your treatment, so he or she should be the first to know.
How to Prepare for Physical Injury: Have someone monitor your care.
The level of care provided by hospital employees can vary from center to center. There are thousands of legal actions brought against hospitals and medical centers every year for substandard or negligent care. To make sure that you are properly cared for, ask a friend or family member (who doesn’t mind speaking their mind) to monitor you care and record any instances of substandard care.
How to Prepare for Physical Injury: Get witnesses.
If someone (besides you) was responsible for your injury, make preparations as soon as possible to collect evidence and obtain the statements of any witnesses. If someone has hurt you or caused you damage, then it is their responsibility to cover your expenses. Collecting evidence and witness testimony will help you if it ever goes to court.
How to Prepare for Physical Injury: Learn to be assertive.
When it comes to physical injuries, you should begin to monitor your own care as soon as you are able. Be as vocal and assertive as necessary when it comes to making demands for your own safety, and don’t be afraid to write down anything that seems questionable, whether said by a medical professional or someone who caused your accident.
