Improving quality by improving safety

Abstract

Protecting patients from harm is one of the most important things health professionals can do for their patients. However, an estimated 1 in 10 patients are harmed while receiving hospital care in high-income countries,1 and studies suggest that the rates of harm are higher in low- and middle-income countries.2 The World Health Organization (WHO) describes safety as a key dimension of quality health care.

Keywords

• Glaucoma
• Research