by Karen Curtiss | Jan 24, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Thanks to Leah Binder, get the answer here! And, thanks to Leah and the Leapfrog Group, we have many more “A” hospitals in the US than we did ten years ago. Since then, they’ve collected data to grade hospitals on their quality of patient care –... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 17, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Worried your loved one is “going downhill” in the hospital and no one is responding to your concerns? You know your loved one best. If you ever spot changes in their condition that signal trouble to you – but the medical staff can’t or won’t respond, you... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 10, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Five Times to Use 5 “Magic” Words Key phrases that unlock doors to your best care. Speak up for ‘plain speak’ When doctors use medical terms, patients tend to listen and nod, even when they don’t understand. Don’t be too proud to say these 5... by Karen Curtiss | Nov 15, 2022 | Conversations, Hospital Safety, Patient Safety
Do you know the NEW Golden Rules of Health Care? Let “Trust, but verify” guide you. We’re sharing Margaret’s true story today to show how following the Golden Rules of health care may alter the course of your care. For better and for worse,... by Karen Curtiss | Aug 2, 2022 | Health Care Costs, Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety
Thank you, Ralph Nader, for making us savvy consumers! He taught us to “shop around” for the things we buy and how to make decisions on value. Since “consumerism” caught on, we know what quality means and how products stack up. From ovens to...