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Patient Safety Information for the Public

Patient Safety: The Patient's Perspective
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Patient 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

		Click here for: safety tips and other general information