PULSE of NY President Ilene Corina reports on a tragic case of medical error highlighting that it's not enough to have a Healthcare Proxy document: we must also ensure that healthcare staff honor it.

Long Island Professionals for Patient Safety will presenting a free workshop on planning for future health issues — "Preparing for the Unexpected: ARE YOU READY?" — at Farmingdale Village Hall on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 2:00-4:00 PM.