It’s rare that you would even have a chance to know his/her name, never mind meet, the radiologist who plays a huge role in your diagnosis. You are, with your doctor, putting your trust and your life in their hands. What if the radiologist makes a mistake and misses your diagnosis of cancer or another […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
Majority of Patients Don’t Understand Discharge Instructions
When your doctor discharges you from the hospital, the last thing you want is to end up back in the hospital. It makes sense that for the best outcome and to reduce your chances of a readmission, you need to follow your doctor’s instructions. But the majority of patients don’t understand discharge instructions. What happens […]
Can Hospitals Make You Sick?
Can hospitals make you sick? Sadly, yes. We would all like to think that hospitals are sterile places that couldn’t possibly make us sicker. Unfortunately, the opposite can be true. Although there are many ways patients can get worse while in the hospital, this post focuses on preventable hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) – also referred to […]
Why are Hospital Patients at Risk for Falls?
Watching someone fall in a comedy can be funny. Falling yourself is rarely funny, and is often scary. Unfortunately, patient falls in hospitals are common and dangerous, with hundreds of thousands of patients falling each year in the US. Research has found that 30% – 50% of falls result in injuries. Moreover, 4-6% of falls in […]
Getting the Top Doctors Might Not Be Best for Your Health
I am guilty of it myself. When I am sick, or someone in my family, I want to see “the best” doctor, at “the best” teaching hospital. Sounds logical, right? Might not be. It turns out that getting the top doctors might not be best for your health. In fact, you might be better off […]