Patient Safety: LUTH CMD Harps On Eliminating Diagnosis Error

The Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, yesterday said patient’s safety remains a top priority of the hospital.

Adeyemo gave the assurance at a lecture organised by the hospital in commemoration of the World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) in Lagos. The WPDS had the theme: “Improving Diagnosis For Patient Safety” with the slogan: “Get It Right and Make It Safe”.

NAN reports that the day is celebrated annually on Sept. 16, to increase public awareness and engagement, enhance global understanding, and spur global solidarity and action to promote patient safety.

The chief medical director called for collective efforts of all health workers toward fostering patient safety. He said the Federal Government was concerned about patient safety and consequently encouraged its hospitals to celebrate the day.

According to him, the Federal Government has invested much money in health infrastructure. He said health workers should use take advantage of the infrastructure to treat patients and ensure their safety.

“The issue of patient safety is taken very seriously not only by my leadership, but also by the Federal Government. “Without the patient, we are jobless. We are here because of patients.