Five reasons for optimism on World Patient Safety Day (September 2019)

Summary

Patient safety has finally been recognised as a top global health priority, but much more work needs to be done to eliminate patient harm. However, on World Patient Safety Day there are reasons for optimism. Fontana et al, in a commentary published in The Lancet, reflect on how the momentum for patient safety has never been stronger and why the global health community should harness this opportunity to create a foundation for sustainable and resilient health systems that addresses persistent patient safety challenges and strengthens resilience in the face of future needs.