According to the Partnership for Patients, an organization run by the government made up of Doctors, Nurses, Clinicians and patient advocates working under the umbrella of CMS, the top 9 causes of medical errors in our hospitals are: This year 450,000 Americans will die from medical errors in our hospitals. Having an advocate with you, who is informed and understands the serious consequences of … [Read more...]

For many years I have understood that in order to travel by plane, you should not have to get a pilots license.” I still think that is true, and that’s because the airline industry along with the government, has addressed the job of fixing what was wrong and making air travel both safe and accountable. In the past, I used that analogy, to explain why I didn’t think you should need a medical … [Read more...]

Today, it is 12 years since my child, my daughter, my Leah died. I am going to take this day to share 10 things we should all know about being around parents after the death of a child. Don’t tell me how lucky I am to have other children. This does not change the fact that one of my babies has died. Don’t say you know how I feel, unless you have lost a child. Don’t tell me my child is … [Read more...]