Tuesdays, July 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This course provides knowledge for staying safe when engaging with the healthcare system. Health care today is more complex, technical, and volatile than ever, and medical harm—often preventable—injures or kills hundreds of thousands of patients each year. The course examines how to prevent common types of medical harm, including medication errors, patient care accidents, procedural and surgical complications, infections, and diagnostic mistakes. Patient safety experts and advocates share practical insights for navigating the healthcare system with greater confidence. Through presentations, videos, and group discussions, participants will explore common sources of error and practical strategies, resources, and precautions that support safer care.

Hardeep Singh, MD is a Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and a leading researcher in patient safety and diagnostic error reduction.