On April 18, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the first-ever Patient Safety Rights Charter, outlining patient rights related to health and safety and aiding the development of policies for patient-centered healthcare systems. The Charter lists ten fundamental rights aimed at reducing unintended patient harm, such as the right to timely, effective, and appropriate care, and the right to safe healthcare processes and practices.
In the constantly evolving field of cancer care, challenges like changing government policies, regulatory delays, and shortages of staff and drugs highlight the importance of prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing. The European Cancer Organisation, based in Brussels, Belgium, supports these goals through its 2024 “Time to Accelerate” manifesto, advocating for enhancements in various cancer care aspects. The organization has hosted events in nine European countries to advance this agenda.
A significant tool in their efforts is the country-specific cancer pulse tool, which tracks disparities in cancer burden, prevention, research funding, diagnosis, and treatment access based on gender, socioeconomic status, and other social determinants. Identifying these gaps is vital for implementing policy changes to address areas of need and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality care.1
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References
- Oncology, N. L. (2024). Putting patient safety first: a global imperative. Lancet Oncology/Lancet. Oncology, 25(6), 683. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1470-2045(24)00280-8
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