Questions to ask your doctor and other tips.
A doctor-supported website that lists tests and procedures that you may not need.
A research and policy oriented website that documents the variations in health care nationwide. Sophisticated users will find a wealth of information about how communities and hospitals vary on many measures of performance.
https://www.dartmouthatlas.orgA good overview is found on Topic Brief on Effective Care [pdf].
Information from the national organization that reviews quality in the nation's hospitals and other health settings. Site provides guides to choosing health care organizations. Also includes Speak Up resources-a program that has videos and other information about patient safety and patient rights.
Resources about talking to your doctor.
https://www.nih.gov/clearcommunication/talktoyourdoctor.htmLink to an entertaining short video that describes what health care quality measures are and why they're important.
https://www.qualityforum.org/Quality_Resources_-_Membership.aspxProvides easy-to-use guides to help family caregivers plan and implement health transitions (such as from a hospital to home or hospital to a rehab facility).
https://www.nextstepincare.org/Resources to help prevent medication errors sponsored by the non-profit Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
A website that helps you explore your treatment options.
Consumer website from the federal National Institutes of Health that provides info on over 900 diseases and conditions.
List of decision aids by health topic compiled by Ottawa Research Institute.
The "For Individuals" section of this federal site includes useful information on the basics of health information technology (health IT), types of IT and protecting your privacy and security.
A consumer site that includes a wide variety of information about patient safety such as infections and medical errors. Includes safety checklists and other resources.
Provides information on ten things you can do to be a safe patient.
A consumer site that provides a variety of factsheets, checklists and other resources about patient safety and medical decision making.
https://empoweredpatientcoalition.org/A coalition of individuals and organizations working to raise awareness about patient harm
https://www.patientsafetyaction.org/A site by journalists who work in the public interest. Provides a variety of stories, tools and access to an online community of patients and others who have experienced patient harm or are interested in the topic.
https://www.propublica.org/series/patient-safety