'Safety first' is a mantra of today's hovering parents. It's the default explanation that a parent invokes when an edict has been issued that cannot be challenged or reversed. "Mommy, can I pleeeeeeze have a water pistol?" "I'm sorry, honey. You know how Daddy and I feel about guns. This is a safety issue. Now go and practice your violin and afterwards help yourself to some kale chips." Caution! Water Pistol Zone Ahead The safety concept has crept into the medical arena. In many cases, safety concerns about our patients are justified. I see many of our elderly hospitalized patients approaching hospital discharge who face safety concerns at home with respect to falls, understanding complex and new medication lists and monitoring active medical issues. Hospitals today have a staff of capable and compassionate professionals who do excellent work protecting patients poised for discharge. This effort saves patients suffering and sav
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