ISMP Safe Medicine March/April 2007, Volume 5, Number 2. ©2007 ISMP
Brand name medicines appear in green;
generic medicines appear in red.
Questions are the Answer
A government agency that funds patient safety projects (Agency for Health Research and Quality) just kicked off a national campaign to urge consumers to become more involved in their healthcare by asking questions. The "Questions are the Answer " campaign directs individuals to an Internet Web site (http://www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer/)
- Reducing medical mistakes
- Talking with your clinician
- Planning for your surgery
- Getting a prescription
- Patient safety resources.
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