Chronic disease care at Hoan My Saigon Hospital: Avoiding risks from complacency.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular While not immediately life-threatening, complications can easily worsen if not properly managed. Most complications occur not in the hospital, but during the course of daily care.
1. The greatest danger is not the disease itself – but complacency.
One of the most common things family members say when a loved one finishes treatment is: "It's alright, now just go back and take care of her as usual." This was the biggest mistake.
For chronic diseases:
- No immediate pain
- Not immediately critical.
- But it progressed silently.
And by the time it's discovered, it's often too late. Hoan My Saigon HospitalMany patients are readmitted to the hospital not because of a new illness, but because of improper care after their condition had "stableed".
2. Chronic diseases – Why are milder diseases more dangerous?
Common illnesses include:Diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, high cholesterol. The danger is that they don't show obvious symptoms, are easily overlooked, and depend entirely on daily care.
If not properly managed, blood sugar and blood pressure will silently increase, causing damage to blood vessels and organ failure. By the time it's detected, patients may face:
- Stroke
- Necrosis
- Heart failure
- Kidney failure
3. The most common mistakes in caregiving
- Eating and drinking "comfortably to make the patient happy": Eating according to taste without controlling salt/sugar levels leads to a rapid increase in cholesterol.
- Not tracking the metrics daily: Without measuring blood pressure or blood sugar, it's impossible to know if the condition is worsening.
- Being complacent because they thought "it's okay": Since there was no pain, I thought everything was fine and ignored the warning signs.
- Hiring a caregiver without the necessary knowledge: They don't understand the illness and don't recognize the dangerous signs.
4. Real-life case: "Minor" but not at all minor.
An elderly patient The patient had diabetes and high blood pressure. The family thought the illnesses were minor and hired an acquaintance to care for her. During the caregiving process, due to uncontrolled eating habits, failure to monitor vital signs, and a lack of awareness of fatigue, the patient's condition gradually deteriorated.
Result: Re-hospitalization, prolonged treatment, and additional costs of over 10-15 million VND are all regrettable consequences that could have been avoided if the patient had received proper care from the beginning.
5. SAN Pricing – Not the cheapest, but helps you optimize costs.
Patient care services SAN with prices starting from 42,000 – 70,000 VND/hourFlexible hourly or shift-based pricing, with discounts for long-term use.
Compared to hiring acquaintances or finding someone through groups at a lower price, SAN offers distinct value:
- The metrics are being monitored properly.
- Early detection of abnormal signs.
- Avoid dangerous complications.
- There are people in charge and shifts are continuous.
6. What does it mean to properly care for a chronic disease?
Proper care requires discipline and expertise to:
- Monitor the metrics daily.
- Control your diet scientifically.
- Recognize the earliest signs of abnormality.
- Maintain a consistent daily routine.
7. Solutions from SAN applications
- Caregiver training: Understanding chronic disease and know how to follow basic medical monitoring.
- Shift change system: Ensure that care is provided continuously.
- Quality control: There is regular monitoring and evaluation.
- Flexible pricing: Pay only what is truly needed.
8. When is professional service needed?
If your loved one is elderly, has underlying health conditions, and requires long-term monitoring, but the family lacks the time, this is when professional support is needed. Don't wait until the illness becomes severe to seek solutions.
Job caring for patients with chronic diseases Proper treatment not only maintains stability but also prevents dangerous complications later on.
Download the app SAN Contact us today or call our hotline for assistance: 1900.0666.88
