Recent Critical Healthcare Incidents
The developments in the health sector in recent years are of great importance for public health. In particular, pharmacy Some incidents in the field have attracted attention. In this article, we will discuss the points to be considered in health services through the cases that occurred in Adana and Afyonkarahisar.
Tragic Incident in Adana
In Adana, a pharmacist's apprentice After the treatment he received on January 18 Selinay Yuksekbas The death of a patient named has caused great outrage in the health community. The incident is parallel to another case that occurred on January 13. A patient who applied to the clinic with a complaint of influenza in Afyonkarahisar Mehmet GündoğanHe fell ill and died close to the end of his serum treatment.
Yellow Serum Warning
These events have once again brought to the agenda the warnings of experts against the yellow serum. Istanbul Medical Chamber President Prof. Dr. Osman Küçükosmanoğlu stated that uncontrolled drug and vitamin supplements can harm health. Every procedure to be carried out in health institutions, but also ve doctor He underlined that it should be planned with detailed examinations to be carried out between.
Effects and Risks of Serums
Experts state that serums, despite their short-term benefits such as providing instant fluid support and reducing pain and fever, do not provide a strong effect in the long term. Turkish Medical Association Family Medicine Branch President Emrah Kırımlı, reported that there is a similar demand not only for liquid supplements but also for antibiotics and painkillers. This situation is a serious problem among millions of applications. you are alerting leads to the discovery of patients at risk. Unfortunately, when such cases occur, they can have fatal consequences.
Public Health and Awareness
Such incidents reveal the need for greater public health awareness. drug use and having more information about treatment processes plays a critical role in preventing health problems. Healthcare institutions should conduct more education and information activities to ensure that patients have access to accurate information.
Consequences of Uncontrolled Drug Use
- Side effects: Uncontrolled use of medication may lead to unexpected side effects.
- Allergic Reactions: Some patients may have allergic reactions to certain medications.
- Risk of Death: Incorrectly applied treatment methods can cause serious health problems and death.
Methods to Increase Safety in Healthcare
The steps that need to be taken to increase safety in healthcare are as follows:
- Training Programs: Continuous training programs should be organized for health workers.
- Informing Patients: Patients should be ensured to have adequate information about their treatment processes.
- Medication Management: An effective management system should be established for the correct use of medicines.
Patients' Rights and Responsibilities
Patients have certain rights and responsibilities when using healthcare services. The most important of these rights is, right to be informedPatients have the right to request detailed information about the treatment they receive and the medications they use. At the same time, playing an active role in the treatment process can positively affect patients' health.
Conclusion
In conclusion, such incidents in the field of health show that the quality of health services must be increased. Since uncontrolled drug use and treatment methods can have serious consequences, both health workers and patients must be careful. Health institutions must take an important step to protect society by conducting more awareness-raising activities on this issue. It should not be forgotten that health is our most valuable treasure and it is our responsibility to protect it.
