World Patient Safety Day is on Tuesday the 17th September 2024.
This year’s theme for World Patient Safety Day focuses on enhancing diagnostic accuracy to improve patient safety, under the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!” More information about this important global initiative can be found on the World Health Organisation website.
In Greater Manchester, the Patient Safety Research Collaborative (PSRC) plays a key role in advancing patient safety. Healthwatch Manchester’s CEO, Neil Walbran, who serves as the patient and public lead on the PSRC Board, was featured on the National Institute for Health Research’s podcast, ‘Voices for Safety’. You can listen to that episode here.
Healthwatch in Greater Manchester is a member representative of lived experience on the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Patient Safety Council, and continues to share the lived experiences of people across Greater Manchester.
World Patient Safety Day is a campaign for all stakeholders in the health care system to work together and share engagement to improve patient safety.
The Objectives of World Patient Safety Day 2024 are to :
- Increase public awareness and commitment to patient safety
- Improve understanding of patient safety
- Promote global solidarity and action
- Address specific patient safety issues
One of the critical aspects of patient safety is the accurate diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis can sometimes occur, where individuals may be incorrectly diagnosed, as in cases of cancer or mental health conditions. We are keen to hear from anyone who has experienced a situation like this and would welcome your input.
Find your local Healthwatch across Greater Manchester here to share you experiences.