Protect Yourself. Do Your Research.

For Assistance and How to File Complaints in Your State
You’ve been medically harmed. Now what?

Know Your Rights as a Patient
Learn about Informed Consent and your rights as a patient.

Know Your Doctor
Validate your doctor’s license, check ratings, surgical and malpractice records.

Think Ahead
Fact sheets and checklists on an array of topics from what to ask your doctor to how to best prepare yourself for surgery.

How Safe is Your Hospital, Nursing Home, Dialysis Center?
All facilities are not created equal. View safety and infection ratings of hospitals, nursing homes and dialysis centers.

Medical Devices
The FDA Safety Information, Adverse Event Reporting, FDA Recalls and 12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor.

Resources by State
See how much information your state publishes about infections and safety issues in its hospitals.

Research and Investigative Reports
Investigations reveal the truth about medical harm. Learn more in order to protect yourself and those you love.

The Patients’ List of Top Patient Safety Advocacy Opportunities
Want to make a difference in Patient Safety? There is a real need for passion and ideas!