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Support > Medical Errors

Last update: 04/14/2010

Cartoon: Patient tells health care provider that he is having a problemErrors occur not only in hospitals but in other health care settings, such as physicians' offices, nursing homes, pharmacies, urgent care centers, and care delivered in the home. 

SPEAK UP QUICKLY 

Don't hesitate to let the doctor know you aren't getting better and/or you are getting worse 

WATCH FOR MEDICAL MISTAKES IN A NICE WAY

Try not to insult the people that are caring for you in the process … No one can be perfect every minute of every day. Mistakes will always happen. We are all human.

Resources

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By PAL: Download and print:
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Symptoms checklist  PDF
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Tips to Keep safe and minimize Medical Errors  PDF
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Medication Checklist by PAL PDF
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Ways You Can Help Your Family Prevent Medical Errors! ahrq.gov
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Tips to Keep safe and minimize Medical Errors  PDF
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Medical Error: the scope of the problem http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/errback.htm 
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Minimizing Medical Errors - A Patient’s Guide strategicvisionsinc.com  pdf 
 
 
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professional medical advice or to replace your relationship with a physician.
For all medical concerns,  you should always consult your doctor. 
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