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Survival Guide for Better Health Care
If you use health care, you need these resources.

Did you know?

• More people are killed EACH YEAR by medical errors in U.S. hospitals than from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS.
• Over 100,000 people die EACH year from the proper prescription drug – due to side effects, drug/alcohol interactions or taking it the wrong way
• The above adds up to about 541 people dying each day from poor quality care
• This does not include those who do not die, but are victims of errors, complications, prolonged recoveries and/or disabilities that are emotionally and financially draining.
• It can happen to anyone – especially those who do not know what to watch for and do!

These Survival Guide resources are powerful tools to help you:

• Avoid common medical errors and save Lives
• Prevent medication errors, interactions and other risks
• Prevent surgical errors, infections and other complications
• Choose quality doctors, hospitals and other facilities
• Protect yourself and family – including aging parents
• Save money without compromising quality of care