The Empowered Patient Coalition provides resources enabling patients to take control of their medical treatments.

Failure to rescue -- the failure of healthcare professionals to recognize and act upon the signs of a patient in crisis -- is a leading cause of unexpected deaths in hospitals. Studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of hospital cardiac arrests are preceded by a period of increasing patient instability that may be overlooked by busy or inexperienced healthcare workers.  This warning list can help you know when to alert your healthcare provider that your patient needs urgent attention.

Free Download - Empowered Patient Coalition Warning Signs of the Rapidly Declining Patient