Here's what one patient says about how he stays involved in his care:

"My nurses are great. I usually have my flow sheet filled in before they put my needles in and then they can program the machine. I always have them move the machine so I can see the numbers and I can reach to take my blood pressure if I start feeling 'funny'! I usually beat them to the punch and have the vitals filled in before they come by every half hour. They have come to realize that I know my body well enough even when their machines don't detect problems; if things aren't perfect then I make sure they get as close to perfect as is possible at any given time."