Everyone plays a part in ensuring patient safety: you, your doctor, your health care team and your pharmacist. In playing your part on your health care team, you become an active and informed patient.
Unfortunately, errors happen in health care. Humans are not perfect and technology is complicated. While great strides have been made in improving patient safety, there is more to be done to make health care even safer. The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), the leading organization in advancing the safety of patients, encourages you to become better informed and proactive when interacting with your health care team.
Be Active And Informed
These important tips from the NPSF can be helpful:
