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Medical mistakes affect an estimated 98,000 Americans yearly. Hear from leaders in patient safety and advocacy as they discuss what steps the government is taking to reduce errors. Learn what safety precautions you can take when you or a family member is a patient.

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Airlift Northwest: Saving Lives with Immediate Critical Care
Some medical situations cannot be handled at every hospital and time is certainly a factor when someone’s life is at risk.  With Airlift Northwest, patients can be transported safely and...
by Patient Power | 12/20/2010
Should You Dump Your Primary Care Doctor?
Primary care physicians oversee basic diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of common illnesses and medical conditions. But what if you’ve lost confidence in your doctor's ability to address health concerns comprehensively?...
by Patient Power | 02/26/2010
Reducing Falls in the Elderly
As we age, we are prone to muscle weakness, backaches, falls, and for some, a cocktail of prescriptions. An increased number of falls have geriatricians concerned about how to reduce...
by Patient Power | 02/05/2010
MRSA: How Safe are You?
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), also known as staph infection or ‘Superbug,’ has been a constant topic of discussion in the news. How common are MRSA infections? Are these infections treatable?...
by Patient Power | 01/14/2009