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I was in the hospital not too long ago for just an observation, and I came out with an infection. Go figure. 
I'd keep your iPhone for calls, but get an iPad for your hospital stay. For the tasks you described in your original post, you don't need an iPad Pro. An Air 2 will work just fine, and will cost less.
I was in the hospital not too long ago for just an observation, and I came out with an infection. Go figure.
Unfortunately, there's no way to protect against airborne infections, short of assigning everyone a protective face mask, so yeah, going in to a hospital does increase your chances of infection. But hispitals should be taking care not to allow patients and their personal belongings to come in contact with contagions. If you feel your hospital isn't doing that, then as I said before, switch hospitals!
The iPad Pro is awesome. I use the 12.9 inch version daily. The applications are quite varied so the best uses will depend on the person.
This week I used it professionally at a scientific conference. I used the pencil to take notes in talks. Presenting a poster I could use it to bring up additional micro graphs to complement the printed material. The screen was large and bright so that several people could see it at once.
Personally, I read my newspaper which I get as a PDF. I browse the Internet, read iBooks, and listen to music. The speakers are great so I use it to play podcasts while doing other things.
If you get one I strongly recommend getting the Pencil. I'm sure it is great for artists but it i]s also hugely useful for guys like me whose drawing skills never developed beyond kindergarten. I take notes, make sketches, work crosswords, annotate drawings for our architect, and more.
Funny story, I once saw an old guy (like me) drawing pictures on his iPad while riding on an airplane. He drew pictures like in kindergarten with the little box house and a chimney with a little bit of curly smoke coming out and some birds flying which were drawn as V shapes. Then he would erase it and start all over. He was just drawing for the sheer fun of it.
This week I used it professionally at a scientific conference. I used the pencil to take notes in talks. Presenting a poster I could use it to bring up additional micro graphs to complement the printed material. The screen was large and bright so that several people could see it at once.
Personally, I read my newspaper which I get as a PDF. I browse the Internet, read iBooks, and listen to music. The speakers are great so I use it to play podcasts while doing other things.
If you get one I strongly recommend getting the Pencil. I'm sure it is great for artists but it i]s also hugely useful for guys like me whose drawing skills never developed beyond kindergarten. I take notes, make sketches, work crosswords, annotate drawings for our architect, and more.
Funny story, I once saw an old guy (like me) drawing pictures on his iPad while riding on an airplane. He drew pictures like in kindergarten with the little box house and a chimney with a little bit of curly smoke coming out and some birds flying which were drawn as V shapes. Then he would erase it and start all over. He was just drawing for the sheer fun of it.
I would feel the same. It's great to have a device like an iPad ready, if you have a use for it. I would not want to be without mine on a longer trip or hospital visit.
With today's health care system you can not just change hospitals at will. Most are restricted as to what doctors to go to and what hospitals they will pay more.
Genuine question, how do you guys hold your iPad when you're connected to an IV? Darned machine won't stop beeping and giving an error message whenever I move my arm. I've just been using my iPhone cause with the iPad, I need both hands to hold it.
I have no Iv in my arm when I'm not in surgery the for a few days after that time fame .
Sounds like the iPad mini might suit your needs better in this case. (i've always found that each iPad's form factor has their own set of best "use-case" scenarios)
Could you use a Smart Cover or other case with a stand and place it on the movable food table, assuming that there is one? Then, hopefully, you could use one hand to navigate the screen.