The Slog, via Andy over at NOWP: This is an extract from a genuine press release yesterday from the World Health Organisation: ‘Globally, half of all preventable harm in medical care is medication related, a quarter of which is severe or life-threatening. In the lead up to World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2022, WHO is emphasizing the global burden of medication harm. The elderly population is one of the most at-risk groups of medication harm, especially those taking multiple medications. High rates of medication-related harm are also seen in surgical care, intensive care and emergency medicine.
Satire versus genuine malevolence
Satire versus genuine malevolence
Satire versus genuine malevolence
The Slog, via Andy over at NOWP: This is an extract from a genuine press release yesterday from the World Health Organisation: ‘Globally, half of all preventable harm in medical care is medication related, a quarter of which is severe or life-threatening. In the lead up to World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2022, WHO is emphasizing the global burden of medication harm. The elderly population is one of the most at-risk groups of medication harm, especially those taking multiple medications. High rates of medication-related harm are also seen in surgical care, intensive care and emergency medicine.