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When medical care changes hands ...

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi,

When medical care changes hands, information can get lost.
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From doctor to doctor.
Home to ambulance.
Ambulance to ER.
Hospital to rehab.
Rehab back home.
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A medication list, allergy, hearing issue, emergency contact, or important documents can easily be missed during transfer of care..
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​This week’s blog post is about why care transitions are such vulnerable moments, and how families can help the right information travel with the person they love.

You can read it here:
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​https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/when-care-changes-hands-information-can-get-lost#/​

Trisha

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​Learn more about my upcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, here. ​

A Matter of Magic

with Trisha Jacobson

Thoughtful reflections for navigating change, remembering what matters, and creating a life that feels like your own, grounded in Trisha’s decades of experience in health, education, personal growth, and coaching. Her forthcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, will be released October 20, 2026. Learn more at trishajacobson.com.

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