The Importance of Reporting Adverse Events Written by Lucy Platt During Med Safety Week, we reflect on the importance of reporting adverse events Reporting adverse events is crucial in identifying potential safety issues and relevant risks in drug administration. An...
Why Everyone Should Learn About Patient Safety Written by Josh Bryning What Exactly is Patient Safety? Patient safety is defined as the avoidance of unintended or unexpected harm to people during the provision of health care (NHS, 2022). The idea was first pioneered...
Adverse Drug Reactions: The ABCs of ADRs Written by Anu Matthew As part of Med Safety Week, the focus for this year is on promoting patient safety and a topic highlighted in this year’s theme is adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including raising awareness of potential...
World Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2026 By Eve Day World Cervical screening awareness week 2026 started this Monday, 15th June and runs until the 21st June. Distinct from Cervical Cancer Awareness week in January, this week focuses specifically on encouraging...
