WPSD Webinar on Diagnosis

On September 18, 2024, in alignment with the World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) theme, “Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety,” the World Patients Alliance (WPA) hosted an impactful webinar on the critical topic of diagnosis. The webinar, titled “Diagnosis: Get it Right, Make it Safe,” gathered leading experts, patient advocates, and public health professionals to discuss innovative strategies, share best practices, and highlight the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses for improving patient safety.

The webinar covered key aspects of diagnostic safety, including patient experiences, recent updates from the healthcare sector, and collaborative approaches to minimizing diagnostic errors. Each presentation contributed valuable insights into enhancing the diagnostic process to reduce preventable harm in healthcare settings.