Tag: Patient safety
Monday’s Muse: NHAMCS Data Gives Food For Thought Day 22
When I started the challenge, I didn’t consider the Thanksgiving holiday or relocating. Rather than stress myself to meet a self-imposed challenge, I will take…
Saturday’s Search: What is the racial breakdown of medical errors? Day 20
One of the most common reasons for medical errors is poor communication between doctors and patients. When patients are not believed or heard, it sets…
Friday’s Question: What Is The Racial Breakdown Of Medical Errors? Day 19
Today, I attempted another way to find out about racial disparities in medical errors. I searched other surveillance reports, namely vital statistics/records, to see if…
Thursday’s Thoughts: Hospitals Are Harming Black Patients Day 18
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. A PubMed and a google search using medical errors and race yielded nothing…
Should Police Officers Be First Responders For 911 Medical Calls
Mental Illness vs Terrorism These days medical problems are morphing into “national security” risks. Muslims with mental illness, who commit violent acts, are diagnosed as…
Finding Work Using Social Media
Out with the traditional, in with the new! With social media everything is hashtags, viz. #Overseasjobs #Freelance #Healthcarejobs #Jobseekers #Patientsafety #Medicalerrors #Malpractice # PatientAdvocates Let’s…
Are Hospitals Deadly For Your Health?
MEDICAL ERRORS Going to the doctor may be deadly for your health! The risk of poor health care is high. Recently published findings show medical…
IT’S NOT ALWAYS DEPRESSION!
IT’S NOT ALWAYS DEPRESSION! Diminished activity, fatigue, weight gain and little interest in activities that once brought delight. With normal laboratory findings, most doctors would…
Police Violence: Use of Tasers For Walking
“A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family, including the 7 month old son, of 24 year old Gregory Towns, who died after…
Doctors with Crystal Balls
Doctors with Crystal Balls by Angela Grant It is terrible to be a patient and not be heard. Terrible to be in need, and that…
My Medical Journal |Part 1
My Medical Journal Here, I will share my experiences with you as I see them, from my perspective—objective and subjective. I intend to keep…
aAngryBlackLady at the Inhumane and Harmful Care Received at Tufts Medical Center ED
Have you ever tweeted a story? I am going to try to tweet my 17 hours stay at Tufts Medical Center. The link will take…
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