#patient safety

#patient safety

IT system failures have been linked to patient deaths and harm in NHS hospital trusts in England.

Investment of 900m made in the past two years to improve NHS computer systems.

Deadline for introducing paperless NHS pushed to 2026 due to problems with new electronic patient record systems. [ more ]

Dr. Claudia Martinez Higueros was struck off the medical register for performing wrong surgeries, covering up mistakes by blaming colleagues, altering records, and putting her interests above patient safety. [ more ]

Patient at Oregon State Hospital dies from suspected fentanyl overdose, triggering police investigation and temporary halt to in-person visits. [ more ]

Failure to ensure patient safety led to tragic consequences in a mental health facility. [ more ]

Surgeons work collaboratively in teams, continuously monitoring outcomes and taking immediate action to improve when care falls short of high standards. [ more ]

The Infected Blood Inquiry revealed systemic failures in patient safety by doctors, the NHS, and the government, leading to thousands of infections. [ more ]