Join Dr. Leslie Farrington for a discussion and lesson in the Doctor Patient Partnership:
Dr. Leslie Farrington, gynecologist and instructor in PULSE of NY Family Centered Patient Advocacy, will lead this FREE interactive seminar to empower participants to optimize health outcomes for themselves and others.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 8pm
WHERE:La Mystika 1812 Merrick Rd, Merrick
RSVP: 516 377 0985
Join a dinner discussion beforehand at Montana'sin Freeport 13 Atlantic Avenue, Freeport, N.Y, 11520 at 6:30 PM. RSVP by Noon on Wed 6/8 for reservations. Call (516) 579-4711 or e-mail icorina@aol.com and come enjoy an informal dinner and discussion about communication to be continued at the workshop in Merrick!
For more information call: (516) 579-4711 or (516) 377-0985
BROWN BAG IT!
Friday June 10, 2011 Time 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bring your medication to the Freeport Public Library and meet with faculty from St. John's School of Pharmacy and learn about the medication you are taking. Include vitamins supplements and
herbs. Get more information from this flier. Reservations get priority seating and we already have one full seating filled!
Friday June 10, 2011 Time 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bring your medication to the Freeport Public Library and meet with faculty from St. John's School of Pharmacy and learn about the medication you are taking. Include vitamins supplements and
herbs. Get more information from this flier. Reservations get priority seating and we already have one full seating filled!
SUPPORT GROUP AND DISCUSSION
Survivors of medical injuries and families are invited to gather for friendship and a discussion.
Survivors of medical injuries and families are invited to gather for friendship and a discussion.
WHEN: Sunday June 12, 2011 3:00 - 5:00 PM
228 South Ocean Ave, Freeport LI NY
RSVP call (516) 579-4711
Bring a snack to share.
Survivors include: Misdiagnosis, surgery errors, hospital acquired infections and more.
News Worth Sharing
1 in 3 patients harmed during hospital stay
One-third of hospital patients experience adverse events and about 7% are harmed permanently or die as a result, according to a study that detected patient safety problems at a far higher rate than other methods. Read more here; http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/prl20418.htm
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What is Collaborative Law and why aren't we seeing more of it? Learn about Collaborative Law by Kathleen Clark, PhD, JD, MAM, The Collaborative Continuum Associated Adverse Events
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Video Based Simulation Training: a computer-based, video-simulation training program on infection control practices for clinicians, health professional students, and patient advocates. Read more here; Partnering to Heal; Teaming Up Against Healthcare Associated Infections
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AAP Encourages Pediatricians to Admit Errors:
Patient safety has become one of the key issues in modern medicine, particularly in pediatrics, but clinicians need to go beyond error prevention and be willing to admit when errors occur, according to a policy statement in Pediatrics. Read more here; http://e2ma.net/go/7089644180/208580199/223311617/1408045/goto:http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/PreventiveCare/26757
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