Today when I went in to interview a patient, I quickly became aware of the obnoxiously loud television blaring in the background. So often we have to go into the room and turn down a ridiculous television show that is sure to be killing more brain cells than building them. Whether it be a soap opera, a daytime television show, or some silly reality television show, these patients just sit there and watch a whole lot of nothing. Wouldn't it be nice to have patients be watching something that is actually going to be helping their health? Think about it, these patients come into the hospital, for the most part, because they are sit and unhealthy. (Of course you have the healthy people that just got in an accident too, but they are not the majority.) Why are we not putting videos about healthy eating, proper exercise, or teaching about the diseases they are plagued with up on the screen? Instead of just wasting their time, they are then watching things that will help them long after they leave the hospital. I know that many people would be up in arms about this, but are we trying to help people live healthier, better lives or not? When they come into the hospital, give them something more than just the 10 minute doctor visit to help them understand their condition, rather let them watch it in a more relaxed setting for them and they will then know what the disease is, how it is treated, and what they can do to help themselves when they leave the hospital. So the battle with helping patients rages, but at least this is another way we can help them right?
Doctrine and Covenants 130 18-19 states, "Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his dilgence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come" So learning is essential in this life. Let's help educate those that need education on how to treat and take care of their body.
Any thoughts?
