The Joint Commission's national Speak Up campaign encourages patients to become active and informed participants on the healthcare team. The goal is to:
1) prevent healthcare errors.
2) help control the cost of healthcare.
3) reduce the number of automobile accidents.
4) provide a forum for people with no health insurance.
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