Today's health care system is complex, with numerous processes and communications that guide physicians and patients toward the best course of diagnosis and treatment. In the vast majority of cases, physicians and other health care providers make the correct diagnosis, choose the correct treatment and deliver the correct care. However, the complexity of processes and communications within the health care system can contribute to errors.
Errors can occur anywhere in the health care system, even with the most routine tasks.
Government agencies, physicians, employers and health care providers are all working together to improve the health care system and make it the safest possible for patients. The following tips outline ways in which you can become more involved in your health care. Be an active member of your health care team. This means taking part in every decision about your health care. Research shows that patients who are actively involved with their care tend to get better results.