Patient awareness vital to treatment success, says Saudi safety official
Dr. Rowan Al-Sultan of the Saudi Patient Safety Center stressed that both healthcare staff and patients share responsibility for patient safety.
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AIDr. Rowan Al-Sultan, head of reporting at the Saudi Patient Safety Center, said that patient safety is a shared responsibility between healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
Speaking to Al-Saudiya TV, she emphasized that patients should be aware of their health condition, potential complications, and understand their treatment plan.
Al-Sultan noted that such awareness helps patients avoid many complications that may arise during healthcare or while following their treatment plan, making them active participants in their own care.
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