Ever wonder what your doctor is typing during your appointment? Or what they are writing about you after you leave? Are you curious to see what is in your medical records? You should be! There are many benefits of of OpenNotes, including access to your doctors’ notes and test results. This access can help you […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
Keeping Your Medical Information Organized Is Easier Than You Think
It’s so easy to be overwhelmed when you, or a loved one, are dealing with a serious medical condition. There are so many things to keep track of, including doctor appointments, test schedules and associated results, medications, and more. This would be hard to manage in the best of circumstances, but when you are stressed […]
Hospital Culture Contributes to Medical Errors
Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the US. Scary, right? Why are medical errors so common? It turns out, hospital culture contributes to medical errors. So, what can you do to reduce your risk of harm from errors? The good news is that hospitals work hard to reduce errors. The bad […]
Does Where You Live Impact Cancer Outcome? Sadly, Yes.
Getting a cancer diagnosis has got to be one of life’s scariest moments. We all hope we never have to hear those words. What if you found out that you had cancer and an increased chance of dying from your cancer because of where you live? That’s difficult news to hear. Why does where you […]
Does it Matter Which Hospital You Use? Yes!
Did you know that picking the “wrong” hospital can negatively impact your health and even increase your risk of death? Because there is a wide variation in quality of care and safety, it really does matter which hospital you use. One study analyzed over 20 measures of medical outcomes for a variety of health conditions […]
