Overview
The aim of this work is to reduce the risks of medical treatment and e nhance the safety of patients in all areas of healthcare. The first se ction discusses human error, the incidence of harm to patients, and th e development of risk management. Chapters in the second section discu ss the reduction of risk in clinical practice in key medical specialti es. The third section discusses features of the healthcare systems tha t are essential to safe practice, such as communication of risk to pat ients, the design of equipment, supervision and training, and effectiv e teamwork. The fourth section describes how to put risk management in to practice, including the effective and sensitive handling of complai nts and claims, the care of injured patients and the staff involved, a nd the reporting, investigation and analysis of serious incidents.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780727913920
- ISBN-10: 0727913921
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Publish Date: January 2001
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 1.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.19 pounds
- Page Count: 588
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