Global community observes World Patient Safety Day
全球社群響應世界病人安全日
更新於: 2026年9月17日 上午01:00
Every year on September 17, the world comes together to observe World Patient Safety Day.
每年 9 月 17 日，全球都會共同響應「世界病人安全日」。
Established in 2019, this global health campaign highlights a fundamental principle of medicine: "First, do no harm."
此全球性健康運動設立於 2019 年，旨在強調醫學中一項核心原則：「首先，不傷害(ㄅㄨˋㄕㄤ」。
The day serves as an international platform to raise awareness about the risks of preventable harm in healthcare settings and to encourage collaboration between policymakers, doctors, and patients.
這一天作為一個國際平台，旨在提高人們對於醫療環境中可預防性傷害風險的意識，並鼓勵決策者、醫師與病患之間的合作。
To mark the occasion, many cities light up iconic landmarks in orange, the campaign's official color, to show their commitment to safer care.
為了紀念這個日子，許多城市會將標誌性地標點亮為活動官方顏色——橘色，以展現對提升照護安全的承諾。
A vital part of this mission is patient empowerment; patients and families are now encouraged to be active partners in their own safety.
這項使命中至關重要的一部分是「賦權」，即現在鼓勵病患與其家屬成為自身安全的主動參與夥伴。
By focusing on themes ranging from medication safety to diagnostic improvements, World Patient Safety Day fosters a culture of safety, reinforcing the idea that safe healthcare is not just a policy requirement, but a fundamental right for everyone.
透過關注從用藥安全到診斷優化等多元主題，世界病人安全日培育了一種安全文化，並強化了一個理念：安全的醫療照護不僅是一項政策要求，更是每個人的一項基本權利。
