Children deserve the safest possible healthcare, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable patient populations when it comes to medicines safety. Ahead of World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, we discuss challenges and solutions in paediatric pharmacovigilance with ISoP president Angela Caro-Rojas. Tune in to find out: Why we need a Patient Safety DayHow to prevent common medication errors in childrenHow to build child-friendly healthcare environmentsWant to know more? Visit the World He...

Drug Safety Matters

Uppsala Monitoring Centre

#39 Putting children first on Patient Safety Day – Angela Caro-Rojas

AUG 29, 202525 MIN
Drug Safety Matters

#39 Putting children first on Patient Safety Day – Angela Caro-Rojas

AUG 29, 202525 MIN

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Children deserve the safest possible healthcare, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable patient populations when it comes to medicines safety. Ahead of World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, we discuss challenges and solutions in paediatric pharmacovigilance with ISoP president Angela Caro-Rojas.Tune in to find out:Why we need a Patient Safety DayHow to prevent common medication errors in childrenHow to build child-friendly healthcare environmentsWant to know more?Visit the World Health Organization’s campaign website to learn more about World Patient Safety Day and download campaign materials.You can also show support for the campaign by joining ISoP's free virtual event on September 18 and 19, or visit ISoP's YouTube channel to access recordings from previous Patient Safety Day events.For more on paediatric pharmacovigilance and ISoP’s activities, check out these episodes from the Drug Safety Matters archive:The KIDs ListWhat’s trending in pharmacovigilance? Join the conversation on social mediaFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or Bluesky and share your thoughts about the show with the hashtag #DrugSafetyMatters.Got a story to share?We’re always looking for new content and interesting people to interview. If you have a great idea for a show, get in touch!About UMCRead more about Uppsala Monitoring Centre and how we promote safer use of medicines and vaccines for everyone everywhere.