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Patient Safety Online

Visit the following web sites for tips on becoming an informed patient and helping prevent medical errors.

	Ask Me 3™ - every time you speak to a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, there are three questions you should ask to help you be better informed about your health and any treatment you may receive.
	MedlinePlus Patient Safety page from the National Library of Medicine, a selection of quality patient safety information resources.
	Patient Safety Resources for Patients and Families (National Patient Safety Foundation) - patient safety resources for the consumer.
	Medication Safety Alerts for Consumers - from the Institute for Safe Medicine Practices, tips on preventing medication errors.
	Quality of Care - from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, several publications providing patients and families with tips on how to prevent medical error and ensure quality of care.

Read More about Staying Safe from Medical Error

The Resource Library at the Center for Health has several books on patient safety that are available to check-out. Click here for a list.

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All OSF Saint Francis Medical Center educational material is provided for information only and is neither advice nor a substitute for proper medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns.

Last Updated on January 15, 2008

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