Consumer Healthcare Book Published By Joint Commission

"You: The Smart Patient: An Insider’s Handbook For Getting The Best Treatment” is from the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that certifies more than 18,000 health care organizations and services in the U.S.  This book uses humor and illustrations to provide patient guidance in navigating the health care system.   It is available from Amazon.com.

The publication spotlights the importance of Joint Commission accreditation. Specific reference is made to the National Patient Safety Goals, Reporting Problems/Issues, Quality Check; and advice is provided about where to go for health care when traveling abroad and the importance of looking for the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval when choosing a health care organization.

The Joint Commission’s acknowledgments in the book specifically recognize the dedicated efforts of America’s health care organization leaders, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals in the provision of excellent patient care.

Checkout a hospital or healthcare organization using the Joint Commission’s Quality Check Search Site.

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