#patient-safety

#patient-safety

Pharmacists face challenges due to drug shortages, risking patient health and delaying care. Increased flexibility for medication substitutions is urgently needed.

Misdiagnosis by a physician associate leads to a woman's death, raising concerns about PA training and public awareness.

Plan to increase consultant presence in hospitals over weekends to improve patient safety during holidays.

Awareness of medication dangers, especially overprescribing, is crucial for patient safety.

Genea is investigating a cybersecurity incident that disrupted services and involved potential access to sensitive patient information.

A gynecologist was arrested for sexually abusing patients and reusing unsanitary medical devices during unnecessary procedures.

Medical Council faces lawsuit over address disclosure in alleged doctor misconduct case.

Dr Cunningham reports severe impact on her mental health due to fear and anxiety.

Artificial intelligence is being employed to predict and prevent falls in home care, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospitalizations.

NHS staff fatigue severely impacts patient safety, causing medication errors and impaired decision-making.