Patient Safety
Good health care is safe health care—and it doesn't just happen. You have to do your part. Taking an active role in your health care is the best way to make sure you get care that's safe and effective. Explore the health topics below to learn more about what you can do to make your care safe care.
- Work Closely with Your Doctor
- Smart Decisions: Know Your Options
- Prevent Medical Errors
- Ask-the-Doctor Checklist
Research Hospital Quality
Wisconsin is starting to take steps to measure hospital quality, though this effort is still in its infancy, view these hospital quality websites where you can find helpful information for evaluating hospital quality. Learn more…
Patient Safety Issues
Patient safety and medical errors are a growing problem. We have provided information from by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to keep you more aware and informed about patient safety issues! Learn more…
Visit the Health Action Center for tools to help you make wise decisions and take action to improve your health.
Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers
Depression: Taking Antidepressants Safely
Heart Failure: Taking Medicines Properly
Heart Failure: Avoiding Medications that Make Symptoms Worse
What Type of Dialysis Should I Have?
Should I Have Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Low Back Pain?
How Can I Make Informed Decisions About My Extremely Premature Infant?
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