JAMA, July/16: "Insomnia In The Hospital -- Not Just A Bad Dream"

In order to read the article, click on the link, then click somewhere on the body when the little plus-sign magnifying glass comes up. That will enlarge it enough to make it legible.

 

Note the references to benzodiazepines as inappropriate options for treating insomnia.

 

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How about the nursing staff closing patients' doors at night to block the noise, ringing phones, PA system, general yacking and lights from the hallways and nursing stations?  Duh.  Nah, that's too difficult.  Just drug the sucker.

 

I remember the days when hospitals had signs outside saying "Quiet, Hospital Zone."  How quaint.

 

 

Good points, PhotoBug! It's pretty easy to prescribe.

I know this sounds outrageous and many will disagree but based on my experiences and observations, a hospital is one of the last places you want to be if you're sick.  It's okay if you need immediate life-saving treatment or surgery (you have no choice) but get yourself out of there as quickly as possible after the important work is done, assuming they don't kill you.

I'm right with you on that one! Totally agree.