The Importance of Patient Safety

Louise Greenwood is joined by: 

• Sarah Kay, GP Clinical Lead for Patient Safety at NHS Dorset
• Jaydee Swarbrick, Patient Safety Specialist at NHS Dorset

to discuss the importance of patient safety at this time of significant pressure across the NHS. Patient safety is about maximising the things that go right and minimising the things that go wrong. It is integral to the NHS’ definition of quality in healthcare, alongside effectiveness and patient experience.

Useful Reading:

NHS England » The NHS Patient Safety Strategy

Wessex LMCs: Significant Event Analysis (SEA) - Significant Events, Serious Incidents and GP Learning Events - What are the differences?

Wessex LMCs: Medical Examiner & Death Certificates - Audio & Video Podcasts and Recorded Webinars

Wessex LMCs: Support for the Practice Team