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Podcast: Blink of an Eye
Episode: #156 - The Doctor is not the only Authority
Description: #156 - The Doctor is not the only Authority
Timing the Rehab Hospital Discharge for SCI patients
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The lifelong effects of SCI highlight how fragile life is and how deeply interdependent we are. And, in the case of the person living with a SCI, getting basic needs met necessitates relying on others, and interdependence takes on a whole new dimension. The transition home from the hospital or rehab facility cannot be rushed. SCI survival depends on having a suitable home and trained care team. The hospital team may not realize what it takes for fam...