Speak up if you have
questions. If you don’t
understand, ask again.
Pay attention to your care. Make sure you get the right treatments and medications.
Educate yourself about your diagnosis and treatment.
Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate.
Know what medications you take and why. |
Use health care facilities that have undergone rigorous on-site evaluation, such as that provided by Joint Commission.
Participate in all
decisions about your treatment. You are the center of the health care team.
Speak Up is a product of The Joint Commission, an independent agency that monitors healthcare quality, in cooperation with hospitals. Shore Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission gold seal of approval. |
