On Giving Tuesday, we need to support efforts to help keep patients and families safe from medical error.

Patients on Long Island suffer harm related to their health care on a daily basis. What is the current state patient safety? How can it be improved? The public is invited to take part in an online video conference hosted on July 25 by the PULSE Center for Patient Safety Education and Advocacy.

Medication errors and misuse are among the most common sources of harm to patients. Medication safety expert Michael R. Cohen recently explained the risks and solutions to a symposium hosted by patient safety education and advocacy group PULSE of NY. (Photo: Michael Cohen with PULSE President Ilene Corina.)

Annual patient safety conference to focus on medication errors and misuse in 2016.

Joan Rivers' recent death due to preventable medical error highlights the need for greater patient safety. PULSE of NY offers classes and training that equip patients and families to protect themselves when using the health system.