Write Your Own Prescription for Quality Care (October) For the best care, you should know your personal goals, shop around, ask questions, and speak up if dissatisfied.

Safe, Effective Use of OTC Medications (September) Yes, you can buy them almost anywhere without a prescription—but that doesn’t mean they can’t hurt you.

Reducing Your Risk for Hospital Infections (August) Being a proactive patient can help you guard against infections during a hospital stay.

The Hidden Story on Health News (July) You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Don’t believe everything you read.” When it comes to information about health care, that may be good advice.

Making Sense of Medication Warnings (June) Paying attention to dosage instructions and warnings on medications can help you avoid potentially serious problems.

Questioning Your Care: Make Sure You Get the Right Treatment (May) Open communication with your doctor is an important step in managing an illness or chronic condition.