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Doctors and hospital are working hard to
give you the best care. However, since communication is a key to
preventing medical errors, you have to do your part.
To prevent medical errors, be active in your own health care and
participate in decisions made by your health team. |

Keeping Yourself Safe in the Hospital
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Patient Safety Tips
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Question members of your medical team and
actively listen when discussing treatment options and directions for care.
We want to help you keep yourself and your
family safe.
To this end, this website offers a
checklist for patient safety tips
as well as an in-depth video presentation
about "Keeping Yourself Safe in the Hospital". |
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About UHFTips
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