Tag Archives: patient safety
What the government doesn’t understand about health care — over-regulation kills
With excellence in medical research, innovation and bio-medical technology, America’s hospitals attract patients from across the globe. Yet with spending surpassing 3.4 trillion dollars last year, access to quality health care for all Americans remains painfully elusive. In fact, the IOM reports that … Continue reading
What to Do If You Experience a Medical Error
The first thing we do as patients is put our trust in the healthcare system. But sometimes that trust can be broken and you are faced by a medical error. In this situation, don’t stay silent. The best thing to … Continue reading
GI Benefits of Ginger
Ginger is one of the healthiest seasonings in the world and is also one of the best spices for digestive health! Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is a root or rhizome that grows underground and commonly is used as … Continue reading
Part: Hepatitis D through G Explained
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver — ranging in severity from A through E, and new research is suggesting F and G strains. The liver supports more than 500 roles in the human body which include vitamin and mineral storage, filtering … Continue reading
Part 1: Hepatitis A through C Explained
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver — ranging in severity from A through E. The liver is responsible for purifying blood, producing essential substances, storing sugars, fats, and vitamins, and building chemicals. When the liver is infected, it cannot perform these … Continue reading
Tips for Planning PACs
A 2015 article published by Propublica gives an overview of a patient’s life that was lost due to several missteps in her care. One of the comments by Paul Levy to this story reads, “But those of us involved in … Continue reading
Historical Perspective of Patient Safety
Semmelweis The origins of patient safety advocacy dates back to the time of Ignaz Semmelweis a Hugarian physician. Actually, Semmelweis began his career as a lawyer and transformed to become a physician to do good to humanity. His advocacy skills … Continue reading
Mitra Rangarajan 