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Patient Safety Training using Patient Narratives (NIHR funded RCT)
The aim of this session was to provide an overview of key aspects of patient safety from the patient/carer perspective. The objectives were to:
- Introduce trainees to the possible consequences of lapses in patient safety using patient champions who have suffered harm during their care
- Provide an overview of the elements of safe prescribing including:
- Taking a drug history
- Having knowledge of pharmacology
- Writing prescriptions
- Safe dispensing
- Understanding the roles of different health professionals in prescribing
- Asking for help-using resources such as guidelines and BNF - Discuss the importance of communication between health professionals and patients/relatives and amongst different health professionals to ensure patient safety specially in regular and challenging situations
- Emphasise the importance of team work in ensuring patient safety
- Introduce the notion of self-awareness including asking for help and recognising self-limitations to promote patient safety
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