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How should I choose a patient advocate?
It is important that the person you choose to be your advocate is ready for the job. Ideally,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why should I have a healthcare advocate?
Hospital stays are complicated. When you are a patient, you are not on top of your game; you are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a patient advocate?
A patient or healthcare advocate primarily watches out for you while you are in the hospital. The... Full Answer12/31/1969
What can I do to prevent falls while in the hospital?
Preventing falls is important in hospitals. Falls are a major problem, and patients of all ages... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I make sure my name is recorded correctly in the hospital?
Patient identification can present problems in hospitals. Names that look and sound similar,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why do nurses keep asking my name in the hospital?
Nurses and other healthcare providers do many different things when they take care of you in the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do if I see a mistake in the hospital?
Let someone know. It is important for everyone’s eyes and ears to be in tune to the... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why do I need to know about patient safety in the hospital?
Hospitals are complicated places. It’s important for you to know about patient safety while... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I be an active part of my healthcare team?
Being on the healthcare team is an important role for patients and their loved ones. The patient... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I stay informed about patient safety issues?
There is new information every day about what is going on to improve patient safety. There are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the difference between patient safety and quality?
The difference between patient safety and quality has been debated for some time. Safety was... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a surgical checklist?
A surgical checklist helps your surgical team work together to make your surgery safer. Just like... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is an adverse event?
An adverse event is a health problem that results from the medical care you receive. Some adverse... Full Answer12/31/1969
How do I get my medications from a safe source?
Unsafe sources for medicines can come from both caring and illicit sources. Both contain dangers... Full Answer12/31/1969
What can I do to prevent a misdiagnosis?
Be sure to recognize that diagnosis is not always easy and misdiagnosis can occur. As an involved... Full Answer12/31/1969
