Παρακάτω δελτίο τύπου του Παγκόσμιου Ιατρικού Συλλόγου, αναφορικά με την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ασφάλειας Ασθενών 17η Σεπτεμβρίου :
PHYSICIAN LEADERS SUPPORT WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY
Dear colleagues,
The importance of a safe working environment for healthcare staff as a requirement for ensuring patient safety has been highlighted today by the World Medical Association to mark World Patient Safety Day tomorrow (September 17).
The WMA has joined scores of health care organisations in supporting the World Health Organisation’s call for action, Speak Up for Health Worker Safety. The WHO is urging all stakeholders to recognize and invest in the safety of health workers, as a priority for patient safety.
The full press release is available here:
Regards, WMA Secretariat -- World Medical Association, Inc. 13A chemin du Levant 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France ph: +33 450 40 75 75 Fax: +33 450 40 59 37 E-mail: wma@wma.net WEB: www.wma.net The World Medical Association (WMA) is the global federation of National Medical Associations representing the millions of physicians worldwide. Acting on behalf of patients and physicians, the WMA endeavors to achieve the highest possible standards of medical care, ethics, education and health-related human rights for all people.