Patient Safety

This COAP presentation in PowerPoint contains 58 slides developed for public audiences. The presentation explains what medical error is and where it occurs, and offers tips on how patients can maximize patient/physician communication to minimize risk.

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If you would like to request a copy of any or all of these presentations on a CD, please contact Pat Julitz by phone, 847-384-4036 or e-mail, julitz@aaos.org.

• Additional download information.
• PowerPoint Show (14 MB)
• Microsoft Word Script (84 KB)
• Evaluation Form (52 KB) - please download, fill out and fax back to us at 847-823-7268.

Corresponding Brochures and Booklets (current titles with links on aaos.org):

• After Joint Replacement
• Getting Ready for Joint Replacement
• Getting Ready for Joint Replacement – Spanish
• Orthopaedics

Corresponding orthoinfo.org titles:

• Partner With Your Physician for Best Surgical Outcome
• Avoiding an Epidemic of Errors
• Patients Have an Important Role in Safer Healthcare
• Twelve Steps to a Safer Hospital Stay
• Do You Have Questions for Your Doctor? Write Them Down
• How to Find Medical Information You Can Trust on the Internet