Patient Safety
Patient safety and quality care go hand in hand, and the AMA's Making Strides in Safety® program supplies physicians with an array of resources in support of both. They include tools to enhance teamwork, communications, systems improvement and a culture of safety in all settings of care.
The AMA offers guidance from national experts for implementing safety measures at the point of care—an overview, instructions for getting started, implementation strategies, steps for hospitals to take, tips on communication effectiveness, and the important role of patients and proven interventions.
For Physicians
Patient Safety Act Webinar
This free event will help physicians understand their role related to Patient Safety Evaluation Systems, Patient Safety Organizations, and event reporting and participation in patient safety improvement.
Medication Safety: The Physician's Role in Medication Reconciliation
This patient safety unit provides information for physicians to heighten awareness of the integral role of medication reconciliation in the safe use of medications. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ available.
For Patients
AMA asks patients: Do you know what's in your medicine cabinet?
The AMA is calling on patients to be an active partner in their own health care – starting with a simple check of the items in their own medicine cabinet. The AMA is offering easy tips for patients and new materials for physicians to help improve patient safety.
Talk to your doctor about your medications
Your doctor wants you to understand your medications. But, information about medication can be confusing. Sometimes it is hard to know what to talk about or what questions to ask. To help you know what to discuss, the AMA offers a list of topics to guide you. Also, the list could help you think of other information to share with your doctor. Do not hesitate to show the list to your doctor.
