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Things You Need To Know When Renting Medical Equipment

By Jocelyn Davidson


Whoever said they are not afraid of being confined at the hospital are probably lying. Just thinking of the needles and the smell of anesthetic and the confined spaces can give one the creeps. Maybe not everyone, but yeah, that would be the consensus. Most people would prefer to be nursed at home than be stuck at a hospital and hear other patient scream in the dead of the night.

But today, we have the luxury of medical equipment that can be taken at home or anywhere we go. These devices are easy to maintain and can normally be run by a non professional like a family member or the patient himself. Depending on the recommendation of your physician, renting medical equipment is easy and often better than hospitalization. All you need to have is the prescription from your doctor and a reputable supplier.

Most physicians who allow home medication recommends a supplier or two for you to go to. If you do not have one yet, you can check with the hospital or a directory in your area for suggestions. You can also narrow down your search by knowing if they have the equipment you would need, how much they cost, and their reliability.

If you have insurance coverage, you can also check with them as to whether or not they can cover your rental. Most providers does. You just have to provide them with the prescription provided by your physician and the name of your supplier and they will give you details as to up to how much they will cover.

Now if you have things settled with your insurance and supplier, what follows next is a brief check up of the place where the unit will be used. The provider will have to review the suitability of your environment for the device that you are getting. They will check if your area can sustain the device as well as its care and maintenance, to make sure that the unit will run in perfect condition.

Once that is approved, they would deliver the unit to your place. Now depending of the intricacy of the operation, some may require for you or whoever is operating the unit to be familiar with it before it is delivered. They would also give you instructions on maintenance and care of the machine.

As you are renting, you will enter into an agreement with your supplier. This is to make sure that the device is used as it is expected to. Be familiar with your rental rights and agreements so that you can avoid problems with the rental company or your insurance.

From time to time, your supplier may also send someone to inspect the unit and provide maintenance. Depending on the nature of the use of the unit, most device requires a professional to provide occasional care and troubleshooting if necessary.

Although hospital care is still recommended, home care is slowly getting attention. More and more patient requests to be at their homes to recover. With the help of home medical equipment, this is now possible. You are still getting the attention you need like you were in the hospital, and with a touch of personal care.




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