Take Charge of Your Hospital Stay to Avoid Medical Mistakes
Saturday, June 5th, 2010Studies show that 98,000 people die in hospitals every year because of medical errors.
That’s a staggering statistic, but there’s ways to make sure those medical mistakes don’t happen to you.
Dr. Marie Savard, “Good Morning America” medical contributor, has 5 insider tips that could save your life on your next hospital stay.
Savard’s Tips
” Have a copy of your medical records when you visit the hospital. Savard says she has a three-ring binder of medical information for herself and her parents.