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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 Click to View Video Presentation
Patient Safety Tips Click Here to View	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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