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Follow on Google News | "Rants of a Patient Safety Advocate" PublishedIlene Corina's book collects her stories "from the trenches" in the battle to protect people from medical error.
By: Pulse CPSEA Corina says, "Following the death of my young son in 1990 after a tonsillectomy, I learned that medical errors are a serious problem in the United States. I also felt empowered to do something to change the system that allowed him, and hundreds of thousands of other children, brothers and sisters, parents and friends, die or be seriously injured because of the complexities of the healthcare system." From the hidden meaning of hospital "report cards", to the disrespect experienced by vulnerable patients, to the role of the patient advocate, these real-life anecdotes and opinions reflect Corina's decades of experience as an organizer, community educator and hands-on advocate for hundreds of patients. Typical chapter titles include "Choosing a Hospital," "Give the Patient a Voice", and "Accountability" The book is available from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/ End
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