Where Medical Errors Occur and How to Avoid Them

You can take steps to reduce the chance of a medical error happening to you or a loved one. The most important thing that you can do is to become an active member of your or your familys health care team. This means asking questions of your doctor, nurse or pharmacist and speaking up if you have concerns. Also shown at: healthcare411.ahrq.gov

More info at: http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/safety.html

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