CTCPS to attend Citizen Advocacy Center conference on Health Care Oversight
October 27, 2009
The Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC) will join co-sponsor, Florida’s Department of Health and its Division of Medical Quality Assurance, in presenting their 22nd annual meeting. At this year’s meeting they will explore the nuts and bolts of health care oversight systems designed to
promote safe, high quality, patient-centered care.
NAMI receives majority of donations from pharmceutical companies
October 27, 2009
A majority of donations made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a big advocacy group, have come from drug makers in recent years, according to Congressional investigators.
Screening of "Money Driven Medicine" – Watch it with family and friends!
October 21, 2009
I think this documentary, based on the acclaimed book by Maggie Mahar, is so powerful it will energize your friends and family to get more involved in the patient safety
Gus Velez
October 21, 2009
I write you today because in 2002 I was a young man with a promising future as a financial analyst and an upcoming marriage. Then I was dealt a terrible
Connecticut Center for Patient Safety Agenda
October 21, 2009
CTCPS believes that: • Health care coverage should be universal • Health care coverage should be continuous • Health care coverage should be affordable to individuals and families • The
Frequently Asked Patient Safety Questions
October 21, 2009
Do I have the right to make health care decisions? Yes. Adult patients in Connecticut have the right to determine what, if any, medical treatment they will receive. If you
Tips for the Patient
October 21, 2009
Create a medical notebook, tips for your trip to the doctor’s office, advice for your hospital stay and your rights as a patient
Merck pays huge speaking fees to physicians
October 21, 2009
Merck posted its first list of speaking fees paid to doctors and other health professionals, detailing some $3.7 million in payments for the third quarter. Go to the Merck website