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Patients and their advocates should feel comfortable and empowered to ask questions regarding their care. However in reality, it can be hard to question someone like your doctor or nurse. Here are some tips to seeking safe care. |
THE FIVE A'sComing prepared to a doctor's appointment can help you feel confident and knowledgeable. Use this guide and worksheets to help you take control of your health journey. → |
GET INFORMEDIndependently research your care concern and possible interventions. The more information you have, the better you can engage with your practitioner. → |
BE AN ADVOCATEBe an effective advocate for you and your loved ones during a hospital stay. Access checklists to protect yourself and reduce risks of infections. → |
QUESTIONS ARE THE ANSWERFind questions to ask your care staff. Review and practice asking questions before your appointment. Too shy? Bring a friend or family member. → |
BE THE EXPERT ON YOUUse guides or toolkits to track symptoms, record questions and better inform your doctor about your concerns. → |
AN APP CAN HELP!Prepare for your visit and keep all your information in one place with this question builder app. → |
GUT CHECKAsk yourself: Has my care team engaged me? Do I feel heard? Did they understand my concerns? Do I know all options available to me? If the answer is 'NO', ask for more time with your practioner or consider getting another option. |
FIND SUPPORTFind a patient advocate if you're unable to self-represent. They can help with managing your case, financial issues and insurance questions. → |
FIND A HOSPITALFind a hospital with the higest ratings on measures of patient safety and quality of care. → |
FIND A DOCTORIf you need a doctor or surgeon, find out how many procedures they've done. Look at patient reviews. Sites using AI can help you identify the right doctors and right treatments. → |
