Hospitalization is nearly always the result of a sudden, unexpected event. So how do you plan ahead to keep yourself safe in the event that a health emergency lands you in the nearest emergency room? What steps can you take to stay healthy in the hospital as a celiac or gluten-sensitive patient?
Thanks to a listener suggestion and Nadine's recent experience with a client recovering from surgery, the Gluten Free RN is addressing the cross-contamination risk in hospital kitchens and the nutrient-deficient foods available in hospital gift shops and vending machines. She also covers the responsibilities of the pharmacist to ensure that medications are gluten-free as well as resources you can use to verify that your prescriptions are safe.
Listen in as Nadine explains the significance of having an advocate with you at the hospital, who can prevent inadvertent gluten exposure and bring in the nutrient-dense food you need to heal. Learn how to communicate your needs as a celiac patient to resistant doctors, nurses, pharmacists and RDs, and plan ahead to stay safe and healthy—even when you're in the vulnerable position of being in the hospital.
Why celiac patients should be skeptical of gluten-free menus in the hospital
The quality of food available in hospitals
How to verify that medications are gluten-free
The role of the pharmacist in providing gluten-free medication
What you can do to communicate your needs to hospital staff
The significance of having an advocate
Gluten-free options for patients on a liquid or soft food diet
The role of nutrient-dense food in healing the body
The Catch 22 of gluten and hospitals
How antibiotics affect your system
Dough Nation by Nadine Grzeskowiak
Emergency Preparedness with Nutrient Dense Foods
GIG Resource: Hospital Stays Made Safe
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
