Resources & Articles
A curated collection of articles, research, and helpful links to support your journey.
Patient Advocacy - A Step in the Right Direction
By Deepak Chopra MD, Lizabeth Weiss BA, Nancy S. Cetel MD, Danielle Weiss MD, Joseph B. Weiss MD
When the average American goes to the doctor, shows up at the ER, or enters the hospital, the risks and complexities of our healthcare system strike home vividly. Besides the expense of care and the intricate tests and procedures a patient faces, there is a widely under-reported risk of medical mistakes and 'adverse events,' as they care called, which can range from minor to disastrous.
Facing Up to Healthcare Hazards
By Deepak Chopra MD, Nancy S. Cetel MD, Danielle Weiss MD, Joseph B. Weiss MD
Medical mistakes are a touchy subject in the medical community. Both sides of the healthcare system fear them - patients because of their general anxiety about going to the doctor, physicians because of the looming threat of malpractice. The situation needs to be faced squarely, with candor and above all, with reliable statistics.