Studies consistently show that overtreatment is directly associated with preventable patient harm. The following lists were created by national medical specialty societies and represent specific recommendations. Each list provides information on when tests and procedures may...
State Licensing System Keeps Patients, Hospitals and Regulators in the Dark Like traveling medicine hucksters of old, doctors who run into trouble today can hopscotch from state to state, staying ahead of regulators. Instead of...
Article Summary: This article discusses tips on advocating for patient rights in a healthcare setting. By Christina Caron, NY Times, Jul 29, 2022. Christina, who lives in Portland, Me., said she felt ignored by doctors...
On any given day, one in every 31 hospital patients has an infection that was contracted during their stay, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infections and other complications can prolong hospital… Read More
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By Peter Hunt, APRA, July 30, 2021. Why You Need An Advocate Even if you have prepared advance care documents an advocate should be with you in the hospital as not all situations can be...
“Bare Bones” Health Care Power of Attorney Is Valid in All but Five States The Commission on Law and Aging has released a booklet offering a simple durable power of attorney for health care, designed...
While you are in the hospital: If possible, first bring your complaints to your doctor and nurses. Be as specific as you can and ask how your complaint can be resolved. You can also ask to...
CONTACT A STATE MEDICAL BOARD CONTACT A STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Looking for the website of a state or territorial health department? The resources below link to health departments in all...
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...