Proper patient identification is an important safety step to avoid problems like wrong-patient surgery or taking improper medication, but patients may be confused as to why clinicians are asking for the same information again and again. This Speak Up campaign aims to educate patients as to why.
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The campaign includes an infographic, animated video and podcast, all available for free download.
Find more information on the campaign here.
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