Who is the Patient’s Advocate?
At a recent meeting of patient safety professionals a small group of nurses huddled around where I was sitting, and one began to share a story about how hard it […]
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At a recent meeting of patient safety professionals a small group of nurses huddled around where I was sitting, and one began to share a story about how hard it […]
A common question I hear is “How do I choose the best doctor”? It’s not an easy question to answer. Choosing a doctor or hospital is a very personal choice. […]
What does making meatloaf have to do with patient’s safety? If you make a wonderful meatloaf dinner and a friend asks for the recipe, they may wonder why theirs doesn’t […]
I get many calls from family members or friends who are planning to advocate for one another and want to know some tips or rules. Some just feel they would […]
We all need a “Time to Play” but what if your family member; spouse, child or parent is ill, diagnosed with a life changing disease or suddenly injured and struggling […]
A common question I hear is “How do I choose the best doctor”? It’s not an easy question to answer. Choosing a doctor or hospital is a very personal choice. […]
Next week I will be at the board meeting for the National Patient Safety Foundation. From there, the NPSF Congress which is a yearly event that attracts patient safety leadership from […]
How can a patient possibly know all the problems that can occur in a hospital? Patient Safety and communications educator, Leslie Farrington, MD, will discuss five problems associated with patient harm known […]
A Cautious Patient Community (CPC) is a local group where patients and families learn how to be informed and involved in their healthcare. This leads to better healthcare outcomes, as […]