More Safety Information in Print and on the Web
From ACP
The Role of the Patient in Safety
Medication Compliance
Electronics and the Prevention of Error
From Virginians Improving Patient Care and Safety
Article Tracker. Features newspaper and journal articles related to safety.
Brochures for Your Patients
For a number of brochures about patient safety and health care quality for consumers, visit the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
"Your Medication: Play It Safe" from the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) is a new booklet about medication safety. The brochure can be downloaded individually from the site or ordered at a cost of $15 for a pack of 80.
Also from the NCPIE, "Ten Ways To Be Med Wise" features information about over-the-counter drug safety.
St Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has produced a handout about safety during a hospital stay
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Related Links
Online Resources for Patients (Free)
- For Patients & Families
- MedlinePlus.gov (from the National Library of Medicine)
- InformationRx (MedlinePlus.gov)
- Patient Age Policy
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