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December 31, 2008

New Toolkit Helps Hospitals Provide Safer, Efficient ER Care
A new toolkit helps clinicians improve the way they deliver care in hospital emergency departments calling for safer, more efficient triaging and moving of patients through the ER.

Better Information Helps Patients
Studies show that 1 in 4 patients who are discharged from the hospital had an unexpected medical problem after they left the hospital.

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Getting Medical Tests: Ask Questions!
It’s important to discuss with your clinician ahead of time why a test is being done and how accurate it’s likely that the results will be.

Play it Safe with Children and Medicine
AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy offers advice for parents regarding their child's medications, both over-the-counter remedies and prescriptions, and how they might interact.

Lung Cancer - A Decline in Diagnosis
AHRQ data shows that lung cancer rates are on the decline, but hospitalizations for the deadly disease remain steady. Learn why.

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