Staying safe while getting well.

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Staying safe while getting well.

August 16, 2023

Salamon M. Harvard Women's Health Watch. August 1, 2023

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Patients can help minimize the potential for adverse events while in the hospital. Actions such as working with a care partner, tracking medications, and recognizing fall risks can protect against mistakes causing harm.

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