FDA Drug Recalls
A drug recall is the most effective way to protect the public from a defective or potentially harmful product. A recall is a voluntary action taken by a company at any time to remove a...
Patient Safety Toolkit
Vitamin C Works for Sepsis. Will It Work for Coronavirus?
Sepsis is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide each year, killing 11 million out of 56 million people in 2017 alone. Sepsis is also one of the leading causes for influenza deaths By Dr....
This Inexpensive Action Lowers Hospital Infections And Protects Against Flu Season
Harvard Medical School graduate and lecturer, Stephanie Taylor, is something of an Indiana Jones of medicine. She’s a determined scientist who can’t seem to sit still. Along with a resume full of accolades and publications,...
Patient Hospital Reviews
In order to improve the information available to the public about our hospitals, APRA is now accepting online reviews from patients about their hospital experience. Post a review here. Coming Soon. Patient Safety Reporting System...
Medical Forms for Patients
APRA offers these free medical forms for patients including: Medical History Checklist, Pocket Travel Medical Info, Family Medical History, Medical History Chart and Medical History with Medications List for patients to download. Medical History Checklist...
10 Black Box Warnings Patients Should Be Aware Of
Researchers have shown that nearly one-third of all FDA-approved novel therapeutics require new boxed warnings after hitting the market. With over 600 medications carrying boxed warnings and over 40% of patients receiving at least one...
Should You Have Surgery in a Hospital or Outpatient Surgery Center?
What is outpatient surgery? With improved technology and advances in anesthesia and pain control, many less invasive surgical procedures are now being performed on an outpatient, or ambulatory, basis. Common procedures that are now routinely… Read More...
What to Do If You Are Denied Access to Your Medical Records
Just because the law says you have a right to get copies of your medical records doesn’t mean all covered entities are willing to supply them. Your doctor or your insurer may deny you access for reasons...
How to Choose a Qualified Surgeon: Lessons From “Dr. Death”
By Sharon Orrange, MD, MPH For GoodRX.com, October 12, 2018. Millions have listened to the new podcast series, “Dr. Death,” about a surgeon with a penchant for botching procedures and leaving patients crippled—or worse, dead. And...
The Danger of Taking Your Own Medicine While In The Hospital
Bringing your own medications from home and taking them while in the hospital has resulted in hundreds of medication errors over the years. If you bring your own medicines to the hospital, give them to...