digg

Join DiggAbout

Donkeys and Elephants and Delegates,oh my!
Check out the most popular Elections 2008 content on Digg.

6 Ways You Can Protect Yourself from Medical Mistakes

living.health.com — The terrifying truth: Our big, complex, and imperfect health-care system can sometimes make you sicker. In this three-part series, Health magazine investigates why more than 100,000 people a year are dying from medical errors and millions are being injured.

Bury
show profanity settings
expand all
  • maeon3, on 07/03/2008, -0/+2For those who are obese, you can lower your chances of medical mistakes far more by simply exercising daily and eating less fatty foods.

    Missed trips to the hospital means less chances for medical mistakes.
  • basye, on 07/03/2008, -0/+2If you're going to have surgery, ask to have it done first thing in the morning at the earliest slot they have in the week. The surgeon and staff will be more rested and less likely to rush and make costly, painful mistakes. IOW, 7 AM Tuesday morning is way better than 4 PM Thursday afternoon or even Friday morning. Doctors have tee times they want to make, you know.
  •  

    Login or register to add a comment

    Create a new account or login to join in the conversation on Digg. You'll also be able to Digg stories to help promote things you like.


© Digg Inc. 2008 — Content posted by Digg users is dedicated to the public domain.
DIGG, DIGG IT, DUGG, DIGG THIS, Digg graphics, logos, designs, page headers, button icons, scripts, and other service names are the trademarks of Digg Inc.