What Do You Do If You Think You Have Been Harmed By Your Healthcare.

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What Do You Do If You Think You Have Been Harmed By Your Healthcare.

February 28, 2024

Seattle, WA: Collaborative for Accountability and Improvement; 2023.

There is a need for patients and families to understand effective routes for action should they experience harm. This FAQ shares steps for patients and families to take to help them get the communication and resolution they need from organizations and clinicians to effectively resolve concerns.

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