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When the Hospital Becomes Your Battlefield: How Faith, Preparation, and Advocacy Can Save a Life with Author, Val Barschaw
Posted in At This Table
What if one simple act—asking a question, keeping a list, or wiping down a surface—could prevent a life-threatening mistake in a hospital room?
Hospital stays often come with fear, uncertainty, and a sense of helplessness. Most people assume that once they enter a hospital, their care is entirely in the hands of medical professionals. But what if preparation, awareness, and simple practical steps could dramatically improve outcomes—and even prevent life-threatening mistakes?
In this deeply practical conversation, Redemption Press author Val Barschaw shares the story behind her book, Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know.
Val’s journey began when her husband was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy and given a devastating prognosis. Over the next decade, she walked beside him through countless hospital visits, setbacks, and ultimately a life-saving heart transplant. Along the way, she discovered something most patients never realize: patients and caregivers play a critical role in their own care.
Out of that journey came a calling—to equip others with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to navigate hospital stays safely and effectively.
This episode offers both spiritual encouragement and actionable wisdom for anyone who may one day face a hospital stay—whether personally or alongside a loved one.
In This Episode with Val Barschaw, You’ll Hear:
- The story behind Val’s husband’s ten-year journey toward a heart transplant
- How their hospital experiences revealed the critical role of patient advocacy
- Why adopting a “team mentality” can transform medical outcomes
- The importance of preparation, curiosity, and asking questions
- How maintaining a medication list can prevent serious and preventable errors
- Simple steps patients and caregivers can take to reduce hospital-related risks
- Encouragement for those who feel overwhelmed, vulnerable, or alone in their journey
Key Takeaway
Patients are not passive participants in their medical care. Preparation, awareness, and advocacy—combined with faith and hope—can make a profound difference in both experience and outcome.
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