Working together to provide the safest possible care for patients across the globe

In an increasingly complex healthcare environment, with the development of customised medical products, the need for technology and information sharing to aid decision making, the rising cost of services and treatments, and more empowered patients, one thing remains consistent – the clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and others who are absolutely committed to ensuring every patient receives the best possible care.

Across the case studies that have been submitted this year, we have seen exactly this, a need for global solutions for an increasingly global industry that enable the provision of the safest possible care. What the examples in this book demonstrate is that GS1 standards implementations work best when we all work together – that’s solution providers, suppliers, wholesalers and healthcare providers. And let’s not forget that the imperative is there, legislation around the world is demanding standardisation and those that are becoming compliant now are already seeing the benefits.