What Are The Best Websites to Compare Facilities and Providers?
A shout out this week for the Informed Patient Institute. The IPI, as it is… READ MORE
Preparing for Your Doctor's Appointment
The time you have with your doctor is very important to your health. So be sure to ask questions, explain any new symptoms or problems and share your concerns.
How to Take Your Medications Safely
Medication safety means taking the right medication, at the right time and in the right way. Doing so can improve your health and could save your life.
Preventing Infection
Germs are everywhere. Most of the time, they don't make us sick because our bodies have defenses like our skin and immune system that protect us. But sometimes we can get infections from germs.
Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
Getting ready for a hospital stay and surgery can be very stressful. Remember it’s a team effort and you are part of that team.
Comparing Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Choosing a hospital or a nursing home is among the most important health care decisions you make. Most people, however, don’t take the time to do their homework.
End of Life Planning
Most of us have had a friend or family member suffer from a terminal illness. Having competent medical information about one’s options and the likely consequences is the essential starting point to deciding the best course of action for one’s life.
About The Partnership for Healthcare Excellence
Helping Patients Help Themselves
The Partnership for Healthcare Excellence is an exciting new effort dedicated to helping Massachusetts consumers improve the quality of their health care. Read More
