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How can I prevent errors in my child’s radiation treatment?
Radiation treatment for cancer can be very effective. It may make you more comfortable with... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I be sure there are no errors in my radiation treatment?
Radiation treatment for cancer can be very effective. However, it can be hard to trust a... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can hospitals prevent errors during shift changes?
Shift changes are busy times in hospitals. They can create opportunities for dangers and... Full Answer12/31/1969
How should I talk to my doctor about medical error?
No one likes to admit that he has made a mistake. Talking to your doctor about medical error --... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I prevent problems during shift changes when I'm in the hospital?
Typically, a lot is happening during shift changes that can make them dangerous. Some ways you as a... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I avoid overdoses from imaging tests?
Imaging tests are common and useful, but care needs to be exercised to make sure you are not... Full Answer12/31/1969
How will hospital staff make sure my child has a safe surgery?
Hospital staff will do the following to ensure your child has a safe surgery: Hospital staff... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I protect my child in the hospital?
Children, like adults, are vulnerable when they are in the hospital. Protecting them from harm... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I better communicate with my doctor so that my healthcare is safe?
Communication is difficult. When you are meeting with your physician, it is important to listen... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do if my healthcare team isn't working well together?
Bad behavior and poor relationships are never fun to witness, but in health care, they are a... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I help prevent errors in my child’s imaging tests?
Kids may be more sensitive to imaging tests -- even when they are done perfectly. To keep imaging... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are some tips for me to help family members who are in the hospital?
As a family member or loved one of a hospitalized patient, you are an integral member of the... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I help make sure my child has a safe surgery?
The Joint Commission (the organization that accredits hospitals) makes the following suggestions... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why are hospital shift changes dangerous?
Shift changes happen regularly in hospitals, and these ‘changes of the guard’ can be... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I find a patient advocate?
It is a good idea to find a patient advocate for your hospitalization. You may not have a family... Full Answer12/31/1969
