http://www.campaignzero.org Families for Patient Safety Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:08:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last week, Gallup published the results of a study showing that a whopping 26% of our healthcare costs cover “defensive medicine.” If you’re not familiar with this term, think about the times your doctor has ordered a test for you that seems a little on the “iffy” side – you’re not ... http://www.campaignzero.org/patient-safety-notes-for-advocates/defensive-medicine-isnt-safe-medicine/ By Margo Corbett Author of The Savvy Patient's Toolkit and Founder of The Savvy Patient School Your loved one is having new symptoms. You think they may be serious, and worry is setting in. You seek help and receive a diagnosis. What does this diagnosis mean for him? What treatment(s) will she ... http://www.campaignzero.org/patient-advocates-you-should-know/be-a-savvy-advocate-six-steps-to-take-when-your-loved-one-confronts-a-new-medical-condition/ http://www.campaignzero.org/patient-safety-notes-for-advocates/founders-blog/ FROM THE SACRAMENTO BEE, SEPT. 14, 2009 By Anna Tong In this story about cutting-edge innovation in hospital care, you won't read about robots or nano-devices so small you need a microscope to see them. These next best things in health care are socks, sashes, work sheets and cards; homely items are transforming ... http://www.campaignzero.org/patient-safety-news/sacramento-area-hospitals-use-simple-ways-to-cut-mistakes/