Patient
Safety Matters
We watch
commercials on television about the latest medications, and the news carries
information on breakthrough medical care and treatments. But, if the
public isn’t prepared to be a full partner in their medical care and treatment,
the outcomes can be disastrous. Why then is the media not more focused on
campaigns like TakeCHARGE: 5 Steps to Safer Health Care where no matter
what disease or health issue is happening, being a prepared patient can help
improve the outcomes.
Whether in
high school and preparing to leave home or a college student on their own
TakeCHARGE is potentially lifesaving and can absolutely improve outcomes for anyone
at any time of their life.
The 5 Steps,
that are helpful to the patient, as well as the people who work in the
healthcare system are:
1.
Understand &
complete your advance directives
2.
Keep a record of
your medical history & current medications
3.
Prepare for
doctor/medical visits / Make a list of questions
4.
Ask caregivers to
wash their hands to help reduce infections
5.
Use an advocate
or support person / support or help advocate for others
Help us grow this campaign
with your support. Whether is $5 or $500 or more, your support as well as
helping to share this message is what we need to improve outcomes – you van
make a difference!
Donate Below
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-pulses-takecharge-campaign
