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Patient safety

Research shows that patients who take a proactive attitude toward even the simplest of medical procedures can greatly reduce the risks of a hospital stay. This program explores that idea in detail, illustrating ways for hospitalized individuals-regardless of their background or education level-to mo...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Information Television Network
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2008], c2006.
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1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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Summary:Research shows that patients who take a proactive attitude toward even the simplest of medical procedures can greatly reduce the risks of a hospital stay. This program explores that idea in detail, illustrating ways for hospitalized individuals-regardless of their background or education level-to monitor what is happening to them and make sure all appropriate safety measures have been taken. Viewers will learn how to maintain basic awareness when facing surgery, anesthesia, IV's, medication, and more. Commentary from Dr. William Hendee of the National Patient Safety Foundation and Dr. Lucian Leape of the Harvard School of Public Health is included.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Feb. 21, 2008.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
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Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
System Details:
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.