Medical error can have devastating effects. Here, in their own words, Connecticut families tell the stories of how medical error changed their lives forever.
Peter's Story
Peter Gets Elected
Mary Ellen Ladd tells her son Peter's story of getting elected to the student council as an unusual candidate. Peter has CP. When Peter saw this video, he loved it.
Peter is Not Frivilous. Watch New Video
Mary Ellen Ladd, Peter’s mom, shares her experience of discovering that Peter has cerebral palsy and the expense of caring for him.
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Becoming a More Empowered Patient
First, we have chosen to share a video by Consumer Health Choices: Talking With Your Doctor. In it you will see how preparing for you appointment can make a difference.
We have chosen a second video by the National Patient Safety Foundation: AskMe3, to share with you. Here, you learn that there are three important questions to ask your doctor whenever you see him or her.
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