Hospital
Suggestions on Keeping Your Child Safe in the Hospital
Avoid Medical Errors
Dangerous medical errors are a big problem in our healthcare system, and children aren't immune.
According to a 2008 study by the National Initiative for Children's Health Care Quality, in every 15 hospital visits, one child is harmed by a medication error.
The Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation has a new program on hospital safety for children. Research shows that keeping a close eye on care and questioning decisions that don't seem quite right really do reduce the risk of dangerous medical errors.
Acupuncture treatment for Children at Washington DC Hospital.
Dr. David Sniezek provides medical acupuncture at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is also teaching doctors and his medical staff how they can help their patients by using medical acupuncture for children suffering with pain and other conditions such as nausea and vomiting.
