"Errors in medical care affect 10 percent of patients worldwide, according to the United Nations health agency"
One thing I have always noticed is that those who are highly involved in managing their health, especially when they are ill, end up getting better treatment and are more comfortable with the things going on with their health. There is a certain level of stress that comes along with not knowing/understanding what is going on with your body and mind. We often think that we are incapable of understanding what is actually going on with our bodies and minds but this is usually NOT the case. So when this study states that 10% of patients are affected by health care errors, it becomes clear that we must each take some personal responsibility to understand our health and any treatments, tests, etc. we receive. When things do not appear to be correct it is in our hands to speak up.
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