ABSTRACT
Objective:
To present reflections upon conceptual and pragmatic relationships between the Patient-and Family-Centered Care and patient safety.
Method:
A discussion about constructs related to the Patient-and Family-Centered Care and patient safety, which shows their interface with pragmatic issues of clinical nursing practice.
Results:
Considering patients and families as partners and agents promoting safe care is mandatory for the safety culture.
Final considerations:
Decreasing errors and adverse health care events can be accomplished by understanding manners to incorporate the principles of Patient-and Family-Centered Care into issues related to patient safety.
Descriptors:
Family Nursing; Patient Safety; Nursing Care; Patient-Centered Care; Quality of Health Care