One year ago, I almost died. A little checklist saved my life. As 2021 got underway, I was actually thrilled about the pain in my calf. To me, it...
Patient Safety Tips
How Doctors Think: Two Heads Are Better Than One
Trust yourself, trust your body. If you’re not getting better under one doctor’s care, get another doctor’s brain on your case. Get a third or fourth opinion if necessary. Don’t stop until it feels like you have the right doctor for you with the right solution you need.
Stranger Than Fiction: Hospital Safety by the Numbers
Hospital hazards for patients are mostly invisible to the naked eye. But when you have your hospital checklists, you’ll know what to look for, what to do, and what to say to get safe and sound care for the people you love.
Patients Forget Most of What Their Doctors Say — But There’s an App for That!
When we’re sick, our memories don’t operate at 100%. For every doctor’s appointment, ask permission to record your conversation so you won’t miss a detail.
When a Medical Error is Not
Gary is a tall, lanky 50-something guy whose stooped posture now betrays pain and significant muscle deterioration. He has the walk and energy...
Defensive Medicine Isn’t Safe Medicine
Recently, Gallup published the results of a study showing that a whopping 26% of our healthcare costs cover “defensive medicine.” If you’re not...