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Patients and Consumers

The QualityTools™ Patients and Consumers page, sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offers resources to help individuals with their health care needs. The tools you will find here include information on specific diseases and conditions, recommendations for choosing health care services, tips for staying healthy, and other tools that can be useful in assessing and improving the quality of care you and your family receive.

Click on any of the questions below to find the tools that best fit your needs.

How can I better communicate with my health care provider(s) to improve my quality of care? These tools provide tips for obtaining information from your care givers before undergoing medical tests, surgery, and other health care services.


Where can I find information about health care delivery and services to help me make well-informed decisions for my family? These tools provide information to help you select a health plan, hospital, nursing home, and other health care services.


Where can I find information on specific diseases/conditions to learn more about the care provided to my family? These tools present information on specific diseases and/or conditions, offer treatment recommendations for you to discuss with your doctor, and provide guidance if you are considering enrolling in a clinical trial.


Where can I find prevention and wellness information to help my family stay healthy? These tools provide information on health care services to help your family prevent illness or disease and offer strategies for staying and getting healthy.


Where can I find consumer information on patient and medication safety? These tools provide strategies you can use to help your family prevent medical errors from occurring at home and/or while obtaining care.


If you’re unsure of what types of tools you need, show all tools developed for patients and consumers.