25 years promoting safety and justice!
Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the independent charity which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident. A 'medical accident' is where unintended harm has been caused as a result of treatment or failure to treat appropriately. AvMA believes that whatever the cause of a medical accident, the people affected deserve explanations, support, and where appropriate, compensation. Furthermore, we all deserve to know that the necessary steps will be taken to prevent similar accidents being repeated.
2007-2008 is AvMA's 25th Anniversary. Visit the special section of our site by clicking here to see how it all began and find out about the various activities taking place to raise awareness of our cause and much needed funds!
LATEST NEWS
18/03/08 NHS SEEKS PATIENT 'CHAMPIONS' TO IMPROVE SAFETYA campaign to recruit Patient Safety Champions is launched today at a special conference in Birmingham. Members of the public will champion the cause of patient safety, and the role patients can play in improving safety. 22 Patient Safety Champions will be recruited to work with staff responsible for patient safety across England and Wales. The champions will be drawn from patients, including people who have been affected by medical accidents. for full Press Release click here for Further Information click here
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