Patients are commonly given written information, for example in the form of leaflets; however, they often do not retain it and poor literacy is a barrier for many. To address this, working in ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, ensuring patient safety remains ...

Jeff Surges is a board member and former CEO of RLDatix, a leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services. Unsafe care is a global public health issue. According to ...

Dr. Rudi Eggers is Director, Integrated Health Services, World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters; Dr. Irina Papieva is Technical Officer, Patient Safety Flagship, Integrated Health Services, WHO ...

Scientists (and sci-fi fans) have been talking about suspended animation for years. The idea that the functions of the human body can somehow be put on "pause" while life-saving medical procedures are ...

Health systems are navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare environment where patient safety is shaped by both longstanding challenges and emerging risks. From the accelerated adoption of artificial ...