Simple Written Instructions Improve Patient Compliance
A recent study showed a significant increase in patients’ proper use of pre-operative medications when they were provided with simple written instructions.
Handwashing Policies in Healthcare Settings Ought to Include Patients
Hand hygiene for healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is a valuable strategy to reduce the spread of infection. But what about patients’ hand hygiene?
How Patients’ Out-of-Pocket Costs Impact Medical Care… and Liability
It is likely that a physician’s risk of liability is increased when a patient chooses not to seek care primarily due to cost.
Risk Management Tips: Prescription Medications and Patient Safety
Educating patients about their prescription medications and keeping medical records updated with prescription information both help to ensure patient safety.