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Diagnosing a health issue is complex. Make sure you have the right pieces of the puzzle. 

The diagnosis of a patient’s health problem is like a puzzle. All the pieces in the puzzle should join and give a clear picture of your health. More important, it should show you if you have any health issues that need care.   Unlike a puzzle, diagnosis is not always as easy to piece together. There are many pieces of a person’s health and diagnosis puzzle which includes: health history: physical and mental health or well-being, medical issues, quality of life, and family supports  signs and symptoms related to a specific health problem  results of a physical exam or...

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Patients for Patient Safety Canada is now an independent organization Excited to move forward with “Every Patient Safe” vision Toronto, September 9, 2024 –  After 18 years as the leading voice for patients and families who’ve experienced harm in healthcare, Patients for Patient Safety Canada is proud to announce it is now an independent incorporated patient-led not-for-profit organization. For almost two decades, in partnership with Healthcare Excellence Canada, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute and many other organizations dedicated to...

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Events

Events Canadian Patient Safety Week 2026 TOPIC:: Event YEAR: 2026 Chiropractic Association of Alberta, Gold Partner TOPIC:: Partnership, YEAR: 2025-26 PAST EVENTS World Patient Safety Day 2026 TOPIC:: Event, YEAR: 2026 September 17, 2026 World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 TOPIC:: Events, YEAR: 2026 5 May 2026 World Pressure Injury Prevention Day TOPIC:: Events, YEAR: 2025 World AMR Awareness Week ...

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HeART of HealthCARE

HeART of HealthCARE “I found I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keefe Our Virtual Gallery Welcome to thePatients for Patient Safety CanadaVirtual Art Gallery Few people understand what patient safety is and even fewer know how to engage as partners in their healthcare to ensure a safe journey. That’s understandable. Patients for Patient Safety Canada recognizes the unique power of art in drawing attention to patient safety, the impact of preventable harm, and the essential role of patients, families and...

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How to Care for Yourself When Representing the Patient Voice

What is Diagnosis Safety

According to the World Health Organization, A diagnosis identifies a patient’s health problem and is a key to accessing the care and treatment they need. A diagnosis error is the failure to establish a correct and timely explanation of a patient’s health problem, which can include delayed, incorrect, or missed diagnoses, or a failure to communicate that explanation to the patient.  Diagnosis safety can be improved through interventions based in systems thinking, human factors, and active patient/ family engagement as partners in care. These actions include structured...

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HeART of HealthCARE: Safe and Respectful Maternal and Newborn Care Gallery

Safe and Respectful Mater­nal & Newborn Care Gallery Safe and Respectful Mater­nal & Newborn Care Gallery HeART of HealthCARE World Patient Safety Day 2021 17 Sept 2021 HeART of HealthCARE World Patient Safety Day 2021 17 Sept 2021 SHARE THIS GALLERY OTHER GALLERIES BY HEART OF HEALTHCARE OTHER GALLERIES BY HEART OF HEALTHCARE Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Share this Gallery Patients for...

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