Biomedicine

Abstract

Ensuring patient safety is a critical priority in healthcare systems worldwide. This paper shows the current state of International patient safety, highlighting advancements, challenges, and strategies to enhance safety practices globally. Drawing on global statistics and regional comparisons, we identify common systemic issues, technological and infrastructural hurdles, and cultural factors that impact patient safety. Through detailed case studies of successful implementations-such as Sweden’s Patient Safety Law and the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) Safety Standards-we extract key lessons and effective strategies. We propose comprehensive laboratory-centric approaches to improve patient safety, including enhanced training and education, robust policy and regulation, technology integration, and active patient involvement. The paper concludes by discussing future directions, emphasizing the importance of innovation and the necessity of international collaboration.