TAKE ACTION

If you or a loved one has been harmed - report it! Your patient rights include filing complaints and grievances with organizations which can include dissatisfaction with treatment. By reporting what you or a loved one has experienced you will help highlight deficiencies in the system to help build a safer more resilient system.

FOR MEDICAL
DEVICE ISSUES

Search the FDA MAUDE database. It collects information on device-associated injuries, malfunctions and deaths. If you suspect that you have been harmed by one of these devices, you should report it to FDA Medwatch.

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FOR DRUG
EVENTS

Report a drug adverse event to FDA MedWatch.

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FOR RESEARCH
ISSUES

File complaints on research issues at the Office of Human Research Protections.

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FOR FRAUD

File complaints of fraud to the Office of Inspector General.

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FOR HOSPITAL
ISSUES

Patients can file complaints through multiple organizations. The Joint Commission is an accrediting organization and reviews quality of care complaints. Find more outlets in the resources section.

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AGAINST
DISCRIMINATION

Patients from diverse backgrounds may be less likely to speak up if they feel something is wrong. A family member, friend or advocate can support and represent you.

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FOR
PRACTITIONERS

Communicate with your state medical board if you have a complaint about an individual clinician.

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FOR HEALTH
FACILITIES

Contact your State Department of Health for complaints about hospitals, hospices or nursing homes.

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