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Chances are you or your loved ones will need to be hospitalized at some point. Reduce the chances of a medical mistake by following Dr. Oz's eight steps.

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YOU: The Smart Patient by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen

From The Oprah Winfrey Show Medical Mistakes: Dr. Oz Talks to Actor Dennis Quaid

Published on March 10, 2009

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