Despite Iran’s economic crisis, brought on by sanctions, years of war and improper government resource management, Iranian healthcare is now considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean region.1 There are satisfactory secondary and tertiary hospitals, and progress towards eradication of contagious, maternal and neonatal disorders has been made.1 Internationally, patient participation in hospital safety activities is advocated, such as patients detecting and reporting symptoms, side effects and hospital issues, to...