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Don’t be a Patient in a Hospital Without These 10 Tips

Posted by barbaraficarra
October 28, 2008

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Heading to the hospital? Don’t go alone. Knowing exactly what’s going on with your care is critical.Medical mistakes unfortunately do happen in hospitals and shockingly, it is reported that 238,337 patients died from potentially preventable medical errors during 2004 through 2006, according to HealthGrades’ fifth annual Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study. […]

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Leaving the Emergency Room

Posted by admin
July 14, 2008

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It’s great to be discharged, but be sure to follow instructions!
Have you ever been a patient in an emergency department?  If your visit to the ED didn’t require an admission, that’s good news.  After being told by the ED doctor that you could go home and armed you with discharge instructions, you most likely want […]

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Medical Mall Madness?

Posted by admin
January 16, 2008

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Be careful about having procedures done while out shopping
Before heading out to the mall you may want to do a little research first. Who knows, you may end up coming home with not only new designer shoes and the hottest dress but — oh, yeah — a plumper face and smoother thighs as a part […]