What's all the fuss about patient safety? You may be surprised! To those of us in health care, Patient Safety Awareness Week every March is a big...
What’s all the fuss about patient safety?
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Patient Safety
Doctor Appointment Prep – How to Get the Most Out of Every Minute
Studies show... your doctor's advice may blur from memory, but there's a good way to keep it in focus! When we’re under the weather – or have any...
Good Conversations
For good care, lead good conversations. Here's how. Last week, I shared a story about my mother’s recent ER experience. You may recall how horrified...
Shared Decision Making
Role Reversal in Care: Good Intentions Get Scary! Last Friday, I spent the day with my mother in an Emergency Room and was reminded that,...
Dr. Makary’s Tips for Medical Testing
Meet Dr. Martin Makary: spokesman for plain-speak. At Johns Hopkins, Dr. Makary is leading a national trend in health care that honors patients as...
Do you know the NEW Golden Rules of Health Care?
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...