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Category Archives: Patient safety
Hiring and firing healthcare workers with substance abuse problems
It is not so easy at times for healthcare employers to spot potential employees with drug problems. A person applying for a job may remain free of drugs during the period of a pre-employment physical and urine testing for drugs. … Continue reading
Wrong Patient Errors
A man went into the hospital for prostate surgery. It was a straightforward surgery and he should have done well. He was otherwise healthy. He was accidentally wheeled into the wrong room. A physician came into the room holding the … Continue reading
Be a proactive patient advocate for yourself
Be an Advocate We are all ultimately responsible for our own well-being. This is particularly true when it pertains to managing health care concerns. The best way to get the most from one’s medical care is by being an informed … Continue reading
Patient safety: Anesthesiologists and colonoscopies
This month I went to see a gastroenterologist (Doctor A) because I am due for a colonoscopy. I had a colonoscopy done 4 years ago by a different doctor (Doctor B), and one closer to home. Doctor A wanted to … Continue reading
