'The conundrum of patient safety improvement. Why is it so hard?'
Professor Peter McCulloch, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences
Tuesday, 07 October 2025, 6pm to 7pm
The Army and Navy Club, Pall Mall, London
During the last 50 years, dramatic improvements in safety have been made in industries, including energy production, rail, air transport and construction. However, the rate of accidental harm to patients from their treatment has not changed much in healthcare, despite 30 years of research.
In this lecture, Professor Peter McCulloch will explain particular problems of the healthcare environment and the challenges to developing ultra-safe care.