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Preparing to be Patient or Advocate
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The following information should be used only as a tool to help with your health care choices and should not take the place of a relationship with a trusted medical professional.
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Patient Advocate Form and Checklist
Patient Safety Tips
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20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors
Medical errors are one of the Nation's leading causes of death and injury. A recent report by the Institute of Medicine estimates that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in U.S. hospitals each year as the result of medical errors. This means that more people die from medical errors than from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer, or AIDS.
Government agencies, purchasers of group health care, and health care providers are working together to make the U.S. health care system safer for patients and the public. This fact sheet tells what you can do.
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Ways You Can Help Your Family Prevent Medical Errors!
Medical errors are mistakes that can happen with your health care. Medical errors can hurt or even kill people.
The Government, hospitals, doctors, and others are working hard to prevent medical errors. The tips here show what you can do to help keep you and your family safe. These tips are based on studies by many medical researchers.
Looking for a Hospital
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HealthGrades
Hospital
Ratings
FREE to the public!
Get access to quality ratings (1 to 5 stars) on the most popular medical conditions.
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The Joint Commission Quality Check
Find a health care organization that meets The Joint Commission's patient safety and quality standards.
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New York State Hospital Profile
Use this site to find information about hospitals in New York State, and the quality of care they provide.
Looking for a Doctor
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NY State Physician Profiles
Here you will find information on all licensed doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy registered to practice in New York State. Information is self-reported by the physician.
Guide to HMO's
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NY Consumers Guide to HMO's
In this Interactive Consumer Guide to HMOs you will find easy-to-read tables comparing HMO performance and premiums, historical complaint data and tips on how to choose an HMO.
Some Things to Take With You To The Doctor
Patient Safety Handouts
Important Phone Numbers
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Complaints about Care
Adult Care and Assisted Living Complaints - 1-866-893-6772
Home Care and Hospice Complaints - 1-800-628-5972
Hospital Patient Care Complaints - 1-800-804-5447
Hospital and Diagnostic and Treatment Center Complaints - 1-800-804-5447
Laboratory Complaints - 1-800-682-6056
Medicaid Fraud Hotline - 1-877-87FRAUD
Managed Care Complaints - 1-800-206-8125
Nursing Home Patient Care Complaints - 1-888-201-4563
Professional Medical Conduct Complaints - 1-800-663-6114
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