This consumer information fact sheet explains what medical errors are and what you can do to prevent medical errors from occurring in your own health care.
Review Date: November 06, 2012
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Print this checklist to guide you in taking an active role in working with your doctor or nurse when you are ill.
Review Date: February 03, 2011
National Patient Safety Foundation
Dental X-ray examinations provide valuable information that helps your dentist evaluate your oral health. If you have questions about your dental X-ray exam, talk with your dentist.
Review Date: November 12, 2012
American Dental Association
The Institute of Medicine estimates that as many as 98,000 people die in U.S. hospitals each year as the result of lapses in patient safety. This program features an interview with AHRQ Director, Dr. Carolyn Clancy, discussing this important issue.
Review Date: September 11, 2012
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Find out how various x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, radiation therapy and other procedures are performed. Learn about patient safety, what you may experience, and how to prepare for exams.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
American College of Radiology
Along with their tremendous value, medical X-rays have a drawback: they expose people to radiation. Learn how you can have a critical role in reducing radiation while still getting the maximum benefit from X-ray exams.
Review Date: November 05, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
There are no hard-and-fast rules to tell you when consultation (or second opinion) is needed. Ask your surgeon questions before you agree to an operation.
Review Date: July 25, 2011
American College of Surgeons
Extensive use of full-body scanning technologies, including the general-use X-ray systems, is a relatively new development. Thus it's natural for people to have questions—including questions about whether these systems pose any health risks.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
