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...
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...
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
...
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...
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...
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
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World Patient Safety Day 2021
17 Sept 2021
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World Patient Safety Day 2021
17 Sept 2021
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