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Patient Safety Information for the Public
Patient Safety: The Patient's Perspective
boy getting ear examPatient safety starts with you. The patient, or caregiver of the patient, is as responsible for their own well being as the health professionals that are treating you. This portion of the Patient Safety website provides you with resources of information that will help you understand how to protect yourself in a variety of health care settings.

Joint Commission Urges Patients to "Speak Up" about Pain - see the Patient Safety Articles and Links category for the full press release and informational brochure


Patient Safety in a Hospital Setting
Click here for: information about how to become actively involved in your health care
Patient Safety in an Office Setting
Click here for: information about communicating with your health care providers, setting boundaries, and other useful tips
Patient Safety in a Nursing Home
Click here for: information about how to help protect yourself or your vulnerable loved ones
Patient Safety in a Home Health Setting
Click here for: information about home health agencies and information for caregivers
Reducing Medication Errors
Click here for: information about things you can do to prevent this common problem
Patient Safety Articles and Links
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