Could a lack of diversity among the body types that medical students experience when they’re learning to carry out examinations have an impact on patient safety?
Designed to help understand the fundamental concepts of Human Factors/Ergonomics, and how it can help our work in healthcare to improve patient safety and staff wellbeing.
‘Decision fatigue’ has been blamed for depleting our power to make effective choices but could its impact on the way we think have previously been over estimated?
A report by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has recommended a series of measures to reduce the risk of the wrong implant being inserted into patients, including where packaging and labelling could make a difference.
Is healthcare ready for the benefits that artificial intelligence can deliver and what can organisations do to make sure they’re properly prepared to make the most of the rise of new technology?
Introducing human factors thinking to healthcare can create better working environments where staff feel included and patients benefit from better outcomes, according to a leading surgeon.