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West Palm Beach Medical Companions After Sedation: Why an Uber / Rideshare Isn’t Allowed

West Palm Beach Medical Companions After Sedati...

Outpatient providers across West Palm Beach require a trusted medical companion when sedation or anesthesia is used. An Uber / Rideshare is not accepted for discharge because staff must confirm a...

West Palm Beach Medical Companions After Sedati...

Outpatient providers across West Palm Beach require a trusted medical companion when sedation or anesthesia is used. An Uber / Rideshare is not accepted for discharge because staff must confirm a...

Outpatient Surgery in Washington DC & Northern Virginia: What Discharge Want You to Know

Outpatient Surgery in Washington DC & Northern ...

In the Washington DC and Northern Virginia region, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers—including Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial, Inova Fairfax, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital—all enforce the same policy: patients cannot...

Outpatient Surgery in Washington DC & Northern ...

In the Washington DC and Northern Virginia region, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers—including Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial, Inova Fairfax, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital—all enforce the same policy: patients cannot...

Medical Tourism in Phoenix: What Patients Need to Know About Surgery Escorts and Recovery

Medical Tourism in Phoenix: What Patients Need ...

Phoenix has become a destination for medical tourism, especially for plastic surgery, orthopedic procedures, and other outpatient care. With world-class facilities such as Mayo Clinic Arizona and Banner Health, patients...

Medical Tourism in Phoenix: What Patients Need ...

Phoenix has become a destination for medical tourism, especially for plastic surgery, orthopedic procedures, and other outpatient care. With world-class facilities such as Mayo Clinic Arizona and Banner Health, patients...

Orthopedic Surgery in Birmingham: Why Patients Can’t Go Home Alone After Joint or Spine Procedures

Orthopedic Surgery in Birmingham: Why Patients ...

Birmingham is home to world-renowned providers such as Andrews Sports Medicine and St. Vincent’s Hospital. From joint replacements to spine surgeries, outpatient orthopedic procedures are common in the region. But...

Orthopedic Surgery in Birmingham: Why Patients ...

Birmingham is home to world-renowned providers such as Andrews Sports Medicine and St. Vincent’s Hospital. From joint replacements to spine surgeries, outpatient orthopedic procedures are common in the region. But...

Seattle Eye Surgery Recovery: Why a Companion Is Required for Cataract and LASIK Patients

Seattle Eye Surgery Recovery: Why a Companion I...

In Seattle, eye procedures such as cataract removal and LASIK surgery are among the most common outpatient surgeries. Whether performed at UW Medicine, Swedish, or private clinics, one rule is...

Seattle Eye Surgery Recovery: Why a Companion I...

In Seattle, eye procedures such as cataract removal and LASIK surgery are among the most common outpatient surgeries. Whether performed at UW Medicine, Swedish, or private clinics, one rule is...

Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Discharge Rules: Why You Need a Trusted Adult, Not Just a Ride

Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Discharge Rules: Why...

When patients in Atlanta undergo outpatient procedures—from colonoscopies to cataract surgery—one rule is consistent across hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs): you cannot leave alone. Facilities including Emory, Piedmont, and...

Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Discharge Rules: Why...

When patients in Atlanta undergo outpatient procedures—from colonoscopies to cataract surgery—one rule is consistent across hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs): you cannot leave alone. Facilities including Emory, Piedmont, and...

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Escort Insights: Stories and Guidance from MyFredy

Welcome to the Escort Insights blog. Here, we share real stories from the field, insights on evolving provider policies, and helpful content for anyone recovering from outpatient procedures—or helping someone else who is.

Explore recent posts on recovery planning, our Top Fredys, new service markets, and how to use MyFredy as part of a family support strategy.