eHealth for SafetyImpact of ICTon Patient Safety andRisk Management

eHealth for Safety is a European study that addressed research and technology development (RTD) needs that arise from the potential contributions of information and communications technologies (ICT) applications to enhancing both patient safety and health systems’ risk management.The study had two overarching goals. These were:• Identifying the key issues, topics and challenges where ICT applications can have a high impact on improved patient safety.• Developing recommendations for RTD measures within the European Union (EU) 7th Framework Programme of research and other longer-term research activities.