25 tips to protect against medical errors

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RNCentral has compiled a list of 25 tips to help protect yourself from medical errors. My personal favorites are:

  • #2 Ask questions --you need to know what's going on
  • #4 Don't forget the details --small details can matter, and your caregiver should be interested
  • #16 More isn't always better --the context here is surgery, but I would expand the scope of this advice
  • #22 Follow up on your test results --don't assume no news is good news
  • #25 Ask a family member or friend to be there --I recommend a doctor if possible
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