By Zeal on October 25th, 2007

Tips for Safer Healthcare

Handy tips to keep in mind for a safer healthcare.

Be actively involved in your own healthcare
Speak up if you have any questions or concerns
Learn more about your condition and treatments
Keep a list of all the medications you are taking
Make sure you understand the medications you are taking
Get the results of any test or procedure
Talk about your options if you need to got into the hospital
Make sure you understand what will happen if you need surgery or procedure
Make sure you, you doctor and your surgeon agrees exactly on what will be done
Before you leave the hospital ask the healthcare professional to explain the treatment that you will use at home

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