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Medical Malpractice - Resources
This section contains links to national resources. To suggest an item for this section, please contact us.
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Bureau of Health Professionals Data Banks
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Links to National Practitioner Data Bank and the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank.
National Patient Safety Foundation
Features patient safety literature.
American Medical Association: Frequently Asked Questions in Ethics
Provides information on how to file a complaint against a physician or other medical provider.
FDA MedWatch
Contains safety information on drugs and other medical products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Also allows healthcare professionals and consumers to report serious problems that they suspect are associated with the drugs and medical devices they prescribe, dispense, or use.
P.U.L.S.E. (Persons United Limiting Substandards and Errors in Healthcare)
Organization geared towards consumer education and support. Resources include a chat room, personal stories, related links for patients' rights, as well as physician profiles.
Voice4Patients.com
The site offers information for the victims of medical error, surviving family members and patient advocates. Resources include information on legislation, patient safety reports, patient stories, resources for healing following an error, patient safety events and disease-specific information.
State Medical Licensing Boards
List of state medical boards. From the Federation of State Medical Boards.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Quality of Care
AHRQ is the health services research arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Contains consumer publications including "20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors."
QualityCounts
Provides quality ratings for medical groups and hospitals in their network and information on how to choose a doctor or hospital and how to work with your doctor to avoid medical errors.
HealthGrades
Contains hospital reports cards and other health care quality reports. Also has information on how to choose a hospital, physician, nursing home, and children's hospital.
AARP Magazine: 50 Top Hospitals
Contains information on top hospitals and tips to determine the best local hospitals.
Medical Malpractice Tort Reform Committee
From the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks state laws governing medical liability lawsuits.
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