How can we build better understandings of human factors into the design, regulation and use of medical devices to promote patient safety?
Stakeholder event; Friday 27 February 2015, MHRA 151 Buckingham Palace Road; 9.30-15:30
The MHRA is seeking to begin a conversation with a wide cross section of stakeholders including industry, academics, notified bodies, healthcare professionals and patient groups to consider the above question. We recognize that there are benefits to dialogue between these groups of stakeholders to medical devices safety and to society as a whole. We would like to invite you to participate in a free multi-disciplinary stakeholder event to consider how we can build better understandings of human factors into the design, regulation and use of medical devices to promote patient safety.
The keynote speaker is Professor Ann Blandford, Professor of Human Factors, University College London.
Following the key note presentation there will be an opportunity to hear short presentations from MHRA staff and key external partners on why human factors are important from their perspectives. There will be plenty of opportunities for discussion and debate during the course of the day.
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Places are limited, please reply as soon as possible and by Monday 23 February; we will then send you a final programme and joining instructions.
Janine Jolly, BA(hons) MA, MSc, PhD
Head of Patient, Public and Stakeholder Engagement
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
151 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SZ
Telephone: 020 3080 7016
Email: janine.jolly@mhra.gsi.gov.uk