Patient Safety

Why it matters

• It is a fundamental pillar of quality healthcare, ensuring that the principle of 'first, do no harm' is upheld in clinical settings.
• Effective safety protocols reduce the economic burden on health systems by minimizing complications, prolonged hospital stays, and litigation costs.
• Standardized safety frameworks foster institutional transparency and a culture of continuous learning rather than punitive blame.
• It is essential for maintaining public trust in national health infrastructure and achieving universal health coverage goals.

How it is asked

Focus on the shift from individual blame to systemic analysis of medical errors, the role of digital health records in tracking adverse events, and the implementation of national quality assurance standards in public health facilities.