SPEAK UP AND STAY ALIVE PATIENT SAFETY RADIO

Pat tells of her mom’s most recent patient experience – things are not improving folks.   Dr. John P. Geyman – respected and experienced physician, medical editor, health writer and today’s guest shares his recent book – The Human Face of ObamaCare: Promises vs. Reality and What Comes Next. A Breakfast with Bob rounds out the show...

Tell the VA and Congress The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now accepting public comments on a proposed regulation, giving veterans direct access to nurse practitioner care in VA facilities. This policy update will immediately improve veterans’ access to care in the VA system and reduce wait times for thousands...

Pat shares some food foolishness perpetuated by the food industry. Are those real blueberries in your cereal or are those  ‘crunchlets’ composed of artificial garbage? Find out now. Guest Dr. Jenn Royster talks about post traumatic stress especially related to veterans and the benefits of meditation. Patient activist Casey Quinlan arrives to pose a seldom asked question of our...

Pat discusses the patient experience from an etymology point of view. Guest Harriet Hodgson author of several caregiving books shares her perspective on the often difficult task of caring for a loved one. And we tackle the many health hazards related to cell phones and other wireless devices.

As we celebrate our Radioversary – 4 years on the air – not much has improved when it comes to disclosure, apology and an offer following a medical error. Today Pat digs into to the current state of affairs as she shares her story and that of her guests.  How would things improve if healthcare...

Have you been prescribed the antibiotic called Levaquin? Pat shares a recent pending lawsuit that involves this drug, the FDA, fraud, racketeering and collusion – words that should not be used when it comes to your health! Guest Dr. Virginia Simpson author of the book The Space Between A Memoir of Mother-Daughter Love at the...

Exhaust Fumes, Cologne, Fabric Softeners … the list goes on. What do these synthetic chemicals and vapors do to your health? Pat exposes Multiple Chemical Sensitivities. If you breathe – you need to hear this!

A new study declares that medical errors are the third leading cause of death. Pat shares some other associated and astounding stories such as wrong site surgeries and her recent oxygen mishap that further add credibility to this shocking news. Guest Doug Wojcieszak from Sorry Works talks about how the simple act of apology and...

To honor Mother’s Day we’ve assembled some moms (and dads) to play the first ever – Does Mother Know Best or Is She a Pest? Join us as we debunk some common mother’s ‘wisdom’ and age-old health related advice. And later our favorite infection preventionist joins us. Darrel Hicks shares some restroomology.  Restroom air dryers...

When it comes to healthcare and hospital safety – the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Today we play a fun game with live callers – Squeak Up and Stay Alive. You’ve got to tune in. And on the serious side – guests Chris Ganser and Dr. Jamie Bohl join the show to talk about colon...