Wittaya Boonlerdkerdkrai

Burapha University, Thailand

Title: Patient Safety & Palliative Care

Abstract

Patient safety in palliative care is the prevention and reduction of harm to patients receiving palliative care. This includes preventing adverse events, such as medication errors, falls, and pressure ulcers, as well as providing care that is consistent with the patient's values and goals.

Patients receiving palliative care are at risk of harm due to a number of factors, including:

· Complex medical conditions and multiple medications

· Frailty and vulnerability

· Frequent changes in care settings

· Poor communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals

· Lack of access to quality palliative care

Patient safety in palliative care is important because it helps to ensure that patients are able to live their lives as fully and comfortably as possible, even in the face of serious illness.

There are a number of things that can be done to improve patient safety in palliative care, including:

1. Providing comprehensive and coordinated care. This means involving all relevant members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains, in the patient's care. It also means coordinating care between different care settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

2. Communicating effectively with patients and families. This means explaining the patient's condition and prognosis, as well as the risks and benefits of different treatment options. It also means listening to the patient's and family's concerns and wishes.

3. Using evidence-based practices. This means using treatments and interventions that have been shown to be safe and effective for patients with palliative care needs.

4. Creating a culture of safety. This means creating an environment where healthcare professionals feel comfortable reporting errors and near misses. It also means learning from mistakes and putting systems in place to prevent them from happening again.

5. Palliative care providers can also help to improve patient safety by educating patients and families about their rights and responsibilities. This includes teaching patients how to ask questions, advocate for themselves, and report any concerns they have about their care.

Patient safety is a critical component of palliative care. By taking steps to improve patient safety, palliative care providers can help to ensure that patients are able to live their lives as fully and comfortably as possible, even in the face of serious illness.

Biography

Adj. Asst. Prof. Dr. Wittaya Boonlerdkerdkrai has practiced in the Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, Thailand as a Urosurgeon and Family physician specializing in palliative care as well as basic knowledge of patient safety and medical quality, including research ethics committee members. He has over 30 academic presentations in Urology, Epidemiology, Palliative care, Medical Education, Herbal medicine, Hospital accreditation, and administration. He has related experiences serving as a reviewer board member of national and international journals.

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