Patients Hospital Safety Guide

Patients Hospital Safety Guide

APRA

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2 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 25 Jul 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 14, 2020
  • December 4, 2020

Features

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Empower yourself with vital information to navigate hospital stays safely. Learn about medical errors, how to prevent them, and what steps to take if an error occurs. Access resources for patient advocacy and financial assistance.

Understanding medical errors
Steps to avoid errors
Identifying if an error occurred
Actions to take after an error
Patient advocacy resources
Medical bill reduction toolkit
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What's New in Patients Hospital Safety Guide

1.2

December 4, 2020

Bug fixes

User reviews

Lifesaving information!

Years ago my family lost a loved one in the hospital due to carelessness on the part of the staff. Only three years old, this child was given an accidental overdose of anesthesia. If we had had this app and this information, possibly we could have avoided this tragedy. Especially in these times when hospitals are overly crowded, this advice is indispensable.
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Important information

This app has all the information at your fingertips for the well informed and proactive patient entering a confusing and complicated healthcare system. We all need to take responsibility for our healthcare outcomes and this app gives you some helpful tools.

FAQ

What is the Patients Hospital Safety Guide?

The Patients Hospital Safety Guide is a mobile application designed to educate patients, families, and advocates about medical errors in hospitals. It provides information on how to understand, avoid, and deal with preventable errors, and offers links to valuable online resources.

Is the Patients Hospital Safety Guide free to use?

Yes, the Patients Hospital Safety Guide is completely free to download and use. There are no costs associated with accessing its information or features.

What kind of information does the Patients Hospital Safety Guide offer?

The app covers topics such as what medical errors are, why they happen, steps to avoid them, how to identify if an error was made, and what to do if an error occurs or if a patient has been harmed.

Does the Patients Hospital Safety Guide provide medical advice?

No, the app explicitly states that it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users are advised to always seek the advice of a licensed healthcare practitioner for any health-related matters.

What are the online resources available through the Patients Hospital Safety Guide?

Registered users can access free online resources, including medical forms for patients and a toolkit designed to help patients get high medical bills reduced.

What is the age rating for the Patients Hospital Safety Guide?

The Patients Hospital Safety Guide has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults.

On which devices can I use the Patients Hospital Safety Guide?

The Patients Hospital Safety Guide is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is the Patients Hospital Safety Guide updated?

The app was last updated on December 4, 2020, with version 1.2. Information on future update frequency is not provided, but it was released on September 14, 2020.