NMC Cites 52 Lakh Annual Patient Injuries From Medical Errors, Directs Hospitals to Strengthen Safety Measures

NMC cites 52 lakh annual patient injuries from medical errors, directs hospitals to strengthen safety measures

Srinagar, Oct 13: In a shocking revelation, around 52 lakh injuries to patients occur annually in India due to medical errors. The figures, cited by the National Medical Commission (NMC), draw attention to the lacunae in ensuring preventable causes of patient injury are addressed. The Commission has now directed medical colleges and healthcare institutions across the country, including those in J&K, to improve the patient safety measures. The he…

NMC asks medical colleges to set up patient safety committees

The NMC says that the committees would facilitate the implementation, monitoring and periodic review of patient safety practices, protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)