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Patient Rights and Informed Consent

WebKNOW YOUR RIGHTS as a PATIENT, provided by The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies nearly 21000 health care …

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Steps to take if you've suffered medical harm

WebSteps to take if you've suffered medical harm* Patients can be harmed in any setting in which healthcare takes place. This includes doctors’ offices, hospitals, nursing homes, …

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Healthcare-Acquired Infections and Medical Errors by State

WebMissouri. Missouri health care associated infection reporting. Nevada. Nevada Healthcare Associated Infection Report (2016) Nevada Sentinel Events reports (not hospital specific) …

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Patient Safety Action Network Patient Driven, Patient Led

WebPatient Safety Action Network | Patient Driven, Patient Led. Our Mission Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Each year up to …

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Documentaries Patient Safety Action Network

WebThis documentary shares the stories of individuals and physicians affected by preventable medical harm. Using information from top medical professionals and patient safety …

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Videos Patient Safety Action Network

Web“Remember, the captain of the team is the patient”. After her mother, Alice Brennan, passed away in 2009 from multiple hospital-acquired infections, Mary Brennan-Taylor teamed up …

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Patient Stories Patient Safety Action Network

WebPatient Stories. These stories were submitted by individuals. They have not been checked by the Patient Safety Action Network for accuracy. The stories reflect the views and …

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Helen Haskell, MA Patient Safety Action Network

WebHelen Haskell, MA . Founder & President, Mothers Against Medical Error. [email protected]. Columbia, SC. Since the medical error death of her young …

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Patricia Kelmar, JD Patient Safety Action Network

WebPatricia Kelmar, JD. [email protected]. Patricia Kelmar is the director of health care campaigns for U.S. PIRG. PIRG is a federation of state-based, citizen-funded Public …

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Lisa McGiffert Patient Safety Action Network

WebLisa McGiffert . Past Director, Consumers Union Safe Patient Project. [email protected]. Austin, TX. Lisa McGiffert is the former Director of Consumers …

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Randi Redmond Oster Patient Safety Action Network

WebRandi Redmond Oster likes to say that safety is part of her DNA. When she worked at General Electric designing new parts for aircraft engines, she was obsessed with safety …

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Rae Dallacqua Greulich Patient Safety Action Network

WebRae Dallacqua Greulich. PSAN Webmaster. [email protected]. Rae Greulich became a Patient Safety Advocate following the death of her husband, Dan, who suffered …

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Alicia Cole Patient Safety Action Network

WebAlicia Cole Survivor of hospital-acquired sepsis, pseudomonas, MRSA, VRE and necrotizing fasciitis. Alicia Cole, courageous survivor of hospital-acquired sepsis, Pseudomonas, …

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Laura Sides Patient Safety Action Network

WebLaura Sides HAI C-diff caused removal of large portion of colon. Laura Sides. Your Name: Audrey Privett. Patient’s Name/Relationship: Laura Sides/daughter. City/State: …

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Kendra M. Profumo Patient Safety Action Network

WebKendra M. Profumo Simple surgery results in perforated uterus, bowel, sepsis and continuing poor health. Kendra M. Profumo. Your Name: Michael J. Profumo. Patient’s …

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Kathy Day, RN Patient Safety Action Network

[email protected]. Kathy Day RN is retired and now works as a volunteer Patient Safety Advocate. Currently she affiliates with the Right Care Alliance promoting accessible, …

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ProPublica Entrusts its FB Patient Harm Community to PSAN

WebMarshall Allen shared a link October 10 at 8:00 AM Hi everyone! We are making a big announcement today: We are officially handing off the ownership of this group to the …

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Communicating about Physician Sexual Misconduct

WebCommunicating about Physician Sexual Misconduct | 2022 | Cronin & McGiffert 6 In contrast, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) “Code of Medical Ethics:

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Marian Hollingsworth Patient Safety Action Network

[email protected]. Marian Hollingsworth became involved in patient advocacy after the death of her father from antipsychotic drugs without consent and …

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