How to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer and Cheaper

In her recent book, "The Patient's Checklist: 10 Simple Hospital Checklists to Keep You Safe, Sane and Organized," Elizabeth Bailey describes the simple steps patients can take to avoid some of the most common (and potentially deadly) medical mistakes in the hospital. The theme throughout: Pay attention, ask questions, and never assume that any hospital is error-free where your care is concerned.