Five reasons for optimism on World Patient Safety Day.

Fontana G, Flott K, Dhingra-Kumar N, Durkin M, Darzi A. Five reasons for optimism on World Patient Safety Day. Lancet. Sep 21, 2019 [epub Sep 12, 2019];394: 993-995.

This commentary discusses the global state of patient safety, and the role of World Patient Safety Day as a catalyst for patient safety advocacy and improvements. Greater emphasis was placed on patient safety in traditional office settings and the emerging area of telehealth.

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