How to Avoid Medical Mistakes: A Critical Care Doctor’s Patient Safety Guide

Medical mistakes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and many are preventable. In this episode, critical care physician and pulmonologist Dr. Gerardo Garza shares how to protect yourself and your loved ones, from finding the right doctor to preparing for appointments, asking better questions, and navigating a safe hospital discharge.We also talk about post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), why how you’re treated can matter as much as what happens to you, and what it really means to feel safe in medical care. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, or a clinician, this conversation is full of practical, nervous-system-aware tools you can use right away.Dr. Garza's Book LinkFollow Dr. Garza🔗 Free guide — https://www.medicaltraumasupport.org/free-guides     Befriending Your Body After Medical Trauma (course) — https://your-bc-befriend.mn.co/plans/1948719