[Anticancer Drug Treatment and Patient Safety]

Chemotherapy using anticancer drugs has made rapid progress. On the other hand, it forms one of the most high-risk areas of practice in modern medicine. In fact, medical accidents caused by anticancer drugs have occurred in many countries and have had a great impact on patient safety. In this article, we look back on past anticancer drug accidents that occurred in the United States and Japan. In addition, we will share recent cases reported in the country. Furthermore, we will introduce the overall picture(double loop)of patient safety practice created by the Health, Labor and Welfare Science Research. Medical institutions need to respond to emergencies promptly, systematically, ethically, and fairly, as well as to practice actuarial and effective normal operations. If more advanced and pioneering treatments are to be carried out, a foundational safety practice system is necessary to support them. Considering the double loops described in this article, please review the patient safety system within your facility.