We all deserve healthcare providers who treat us with respect and compassion, and consider our personal choices, needs, and values. However, not every experience in healthcare is a positive one. Although most of my healthcare experiences have been positive, I’ve had plenty of negative experiences. For instance, I’ve seen dismissive doctors who ignored my concerns. […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
Can Music Help Patients Heal?
Without a doubt, music can transform your mood. It can energize you, inspire you, relax you, or make you sad. But did you know that music can help patients in many ways? Music and healing were once tightly connected. For instance, the Chinese character for medicine includes the character for music. And in ancient Greece, […]
Dangers in Hospitals
Certainly, nobody wants to get sicker in the hospital. Despite the best efforts of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, there are dangers in hospitals that pose risks to patients. These hazards lurk in hospitals and increase your risk of infections, complications, and even death. How common and serious are dangers in hospitals? For starters, […]
Patient Safety Risks
Everyone needs medical care at some point. And no one wants their healthcare to make them sicker. However, there are some common, potentially dangerous patient safety risks you should know about. This post, and its companion post, are based on information provided by ECRI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness […]
The Impact of Rudeness in Medicine
No one likes to be spoken to rudely. It’s unpleasant and unnerving. Although rudeness can hurt our feelings, in medical settings, rudeness can be quite dangerous. In fact, rudeness can cause staff to make mistakes that can lead to patient harm, even death. So what is the possible impact of rudeness in medicine on you […]
