There should be a social worker in the Hospital. All of the Hospitals here in the Ohio Valley area have at least one person for this job. I have yet to meet one that isn't understasnding and caring. Ask one of the nurses about a social worker.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here