Consumers: General Information
The contents of this section inform consumers about patient safety issues and provides resources and tools for consumers to use to be actively involved in the safety of their health care.
Consumer Resources – New Health Partnership On-line Resources for Consumers and Providers
Posted: 7/26/2007 This resource provides tools to educate consumers and for providers to engage consumers in their own health care.
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Consumer Tips to Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery from PA Patient Safety Authority
Posted: 7/26/2007 A tip sheet for consumers on how to help prevent wrong-site surgery.
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MedSolutions Provides Consumer Tips For Medical Scanning Procedures
Posted: 7/26/2007 This resource contains questions for consumers to ask prior to receiving a diagnostic radiology or scanning procedure.
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Consumer Guidance from MOCPS - Addressing Patient Safety Concerns
Posted: 10/31/2006 Guidance from the Missouri Center for Patient Safety for Missouri consumers on how to address patient safety issues and concerns.
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Toolkit – Medication Safety from the Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors
Posted: 10/31/2006
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