An informed patient is a safer patient

A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com. The health care landscape is changing, and now more than ever we as physicians should be focused on quality of care and ensuring the safety of our patients. Anesthesiology was the first medical specialty to champion patient safety as a specific focus. Over the past century, physician anesthesiologists have advanced patient safety through innovative research, science and technology advancements. In 1999, the Institute of Medicine report “To Err is Human” singled out the medical specialty of anesthesiology for its significant improvements in patient safety. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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