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Be Involved in Your HealthcarePatient Bill of Rights - The Patient Bill of Rights was adopted by the US Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry in 1998. Many health plans have adopted these principles. Know your rights! Questions Are The Answer - Medical errors cause tens of thousands of deaths each year. But you can help. Get more involved with your own health care. Learn about questions to ask your physician, tips to prevent medical errors, safe medication administration, and more. (U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality) 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors - Government agencies, purchasers of group health care, and health care providers are working together to make the U.S. health care system safer for patients and the public. These tips tell what you can do.
10 Questions to Ask your Doctor After
a Diagnosis - Your doctor gave you a diagnosis that could
change your life. Knowing these important questions to ask can
help you take the next steps.
Be Prepared for Medical Appointments - Improving health care quality is a team effort. You can improve your care and the care of your loved ones by taking an active role in your health care. Ask questions. Understand your condition. Evaluate your options. Use this pamphlet to help develop your question list. Check Your Medicines: A printable flyer with tips for taking medicines safely Your Medicine: Play it Safe - a brochure that explains how to take medicines safely Quick Tips - When Getting a Prescription
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