Medical Errors Are the Third Leading Cause of Death in the US — Here's How to Protect Yourself

Most people trust the healthcare system to catch its own mistakes. The data says that trust is misplaced. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States — and many of them are preventable when patients know what to watch for and how to advocate for themselves effectively. Dr. Lidia Molinara is a prescribing pharmacist and patient safety officer with over 30 years of experience who has spent her career on both sides of that equation — and what she shares with Lisa Urbanski about the most common and critical healthcare mistakes patients unknowingly make, how to recognize and speak up about misdiagnosis and early warning signs, and the specific steps that transform you from a passive patient into an informed advocate will give you the most practically important and immediately actionable patient safety framework you have encountered. The healthcare system was not designed to protect you from itself. This episode shows you how to do it yourself. To delve deeper into Lidia Molinara's expertise and healthcare insights, visit Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices