Take Charge: 5 Steps to Safer Healthcare.

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Take Charge: 5 Steps to Safer Healthcare.

April 21, 2021

Wantagh, NY; Pulse Center for Patient Safety, Education & Advocacy.

Patients can be active partners in their own safe care. This five-step program provides information and education for patients on topics such as advance directives, medication records, and visit preparation as strategies to improve patient safety.

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