Patient Safety: Modern Challenges and Means of Ensuring in the Medical Field
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https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2023.3-77.32Keywords:
patient safety, modern challenges, ensuring measures, international safety goalsAbstract
In the article, the importance of patient safety in a medical organization is discussed. Through a literature review and interviews with healthcare workers, modern challenges and safety measures in the medical field have been explored, including safety culture, education and staff training, technology utilization, and active patient participation. The results emphasize that patient safety requires a systemic approach and constant efforts from all participants in the medical organization.
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