Patient Safety: 2020

While Hippocrates, the “father of medicine”, lived in the early 5th century B.C., the famous oath that bears his name emerged a century later. No one knows who first penned it. This oath ethically binds  all the practitioners of modern medicine.
One component of this oath is “I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice”
The discipline of patient safety is the coordinated efforts to prevent harm to patients, during the process of health care itself.
It is generally agreed upon that the meaning of patient safety is…“Please do no harm”
Improving Patient Safety means,  reducing patient harm.
Though the concept of doing no harm to the patient was embedded in the Hippocratic Oath it self , no much concern was shown by the hospitals, though Hospitals were founded to give care to those who need it and to keep patients safe is their moral duty .
The first effective initiative in this regard was started by World Health Alliance (WHA) in Jan 2002  

• In May 2002 – resolution adopted by 55th World Health Assembly
• In May 2004 – WHA support establishing World Alliance for Patient Safety

The principles of patient safety were adopted from the air safety of Aviation industries.

Further with the leadership of WHO, the Patient safety concern became a major issue by all nations in Health sector And various safety measures are initiated by hospitals to reduce harm to the patient by implementing the WHO guidelines. 

In the presentation, a summary of initiatives to be taken by hospitals in different areas for patient safety have been described for the knowledge, practices and implementation of patient safety initiative by hospital managers/Administrators.

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Doctor's Perspective, Medico Leagal Case

Abstract
Apart from his routine and usual “clinical” cases, a doctor will come across certain ‘Medico-legal’ problems at one time or the other during the practice of his profession. The general myth that only the doctors working in the government hospitals would be involved with such cases has now been dispelled by the recent decisions of the Hon’ble courts, particularly the Supreme Court. A good working knowledge of the law in this regard, coupled with a thorough understanding of the correct method of dealing with such cases is the need of the hour. This article discusses some of the common practical issues involved in these cases. Read More


The article presented here is written by Dr. Dasari Harish, Reader and Dr. K. H. Chavali, Sr. Lecturer.

Other important things discussed in the article are:
The cases which should be considered as medico-legal are as follows :

1. All cases of injuries and burns –the circumstances of which suggest commission of an offence by somebody. (irrespective of suspicion of foul play) 
2. All vehicular, factory or other unnatural accident cases specially when there is a likelihood of patient’s death or grievous hurt.
3. Cases of suspected or evident sexual assault.
4. Cases of suspected or evident criminal abortion.
5. Cases of unconsciousness where its cause is not natural or not clear.
6. All cases of suspected or evident poisoning or intoxication.
7. Cases referred from court or otherwise for age estimation.
8. Cases brought dead with improper history creating suspicion of an offence.
9. Cases of suspected self-infliction of injuries or attempted suicide.
10. Any other case not falling under the above categories but has legal implications. 

• Introduction.
• How to receive a MLC ?
• Procedure for registration of Medico Legal Case.
• Type of Cases.
• Time limit for registration.
• Precaution to be taken in MLC.
• Consent.
• Confidentiality.
• Collection and Preservation of Samples.
• Medico-Legal Reporting.
• Custody of Report.
• Admission and Discharge.
• In case of Death in MLC case.
• Situation in other countries.

For visitors who want further details regarding the Medical Legal Cases and its Management refer to our earlier post with the MLC management presentations. and Legal Aspect of Medical Cases.

Patient Safety :: Hospiad

• While Hippocrates, the “father of medicine”, lived in the early 5th century B.C., the famous oath that bears his name emerged a century later. No one knows who first penned it. This oath ethically binds all the practitioners of modern medicine.
• One component of this oath is “I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice”
• The discipline of patient safety is the coordinated efforts to prevent harm to patients, during the process of health care itself.
• It is generally agreed upon that the meaning of patient safety is…“Please do no harm”
• Improving Patient Safety means, reducing patient harm.
• Though the concept of doing no harm to the patient was embedded in the Hippocratic Oath
• it self , no much concern was shown by the hospitals, though Hospitals were founded to give care to those who need it and to keep patients safe is their moral duty .
• The first effective initiative in this regard was started by World Health Alliance (WHA) in Jan 2002
• In May 2002 – resolution adopted by 55th World Health Assembly
• In May 2004 – WHA support establishing World Alliance for Patient Safety
• The principles of patient safety were adopted from the air safety of Aviation industries.
• Further with the leadership of WHO, the Patient safety concern became a major issue by all nations
• And various safety measures are initiated by hospitals to reduce harm to the patient by implementing the WHO guidelines.

In the presentation, a summary of initiatives to be taken by hospitals in different areas for patient safety have been described for the knowledge, practices and implementation of patient safety initiative by hospital managers/Administrators.