Newspaper/Magazine Article Finding a way to ask doctors tough questions. Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 18, 2009 View more articles from the same authors. This article encourages patients to be assertive about their care and provides tips on effectively raising concerns. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Don't come back, hospitals say. June 22, 2011 Behind one hospital's fight against deadly infection. June 20, 2012 Hospitals overhaul ERs to reduce mistakes. May 26, 2011 'Use only as directed' isn't easy. May 11, 2011 Delivering results. April 6, 2011 Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you washed your hands?' October 9, 2013 What if the doctor is wrong? January 25, 2012 Clues to better health care from old malpractice lawsuits. May 18, 2016 A better safety net for young doctors. August 17, 2016 The key to reducing doctors' misdiagnoses. October 23, 2018 View More Related Resources The doctor doesn't listen to her. But the media is starting to. August 22, 2018 Noah's story: please listen. June 27, 2018 Medical mystery: alcoholism didn’t cause man’s diabetes and cirrhosis. November 28, 2016 When a surgeon should just say 'I'm sorry'. April 6, 2016 The surprising way to stay safe in the hospital. January 14, 2015 In a culture of disrespect, patients lose out. July 31, 2013 Misdiagnosed: what to do when your doctor doesn't know. July 27, 2011 Medical misdiagnoses can have fatal consequences. July 6, 2011 Doctors say patients who lie may put their health at risk. February 7, 2007 When doctors say, "We're sorry." August 24, 2005 View More See More About The Topic Patients Psychological and Social Complications Provider-Patient Communication