Hospital Bedsthe good, the bad and the ugly.Hospital beds can be overrated and are almost always uncomfortable. Do you really need this necessary (or unnecessary evil)? Their purpose can vary from ease of body position comfort to providing side rails to accommodating special air mattresses that decrease the incidence of bed wounds to just plain convenience. While their purpose looks good on paper and in theory, I've seen some very miserable patients just trying to get a good nights' rest on one they really did not need. We're hoping that we can demystify the needs and explain the features of these pieces of medical equipment, equipping you with the knowledge you need to make a wise choice. If your bed is medically necessary, you have been assessed by your doctor and you are under Medicare Part B, Medicare will pick up the cost. But you must have your prescription in hand BEFORE you buy anything or Medicare may not cover it. MORE COMING!
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