Avoiding Errors in Adult Medicine

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Synopsis

Some of the most important and best lessons in a doctor’s career are learnt from mistakes. However, an awareness of the common causes of medical errors and developing positive behaviours can reduce the risk of mistakes and litigation. Written for junior medical staff and consultants, and unlike any other clinical management title available, Avoiding Errors in Adult Medicine identifies and explains the most common errors likely to occur in an adult medicine setting - so that you won’t make them. The first section in this brand new guide discusses the causes of errors in adult medicine. The second and largest section consists of case scenarios and includes expert and legal comment as well as clinical teaching points and strategies to help you engage in safer practice throughout your career. The final section discusses how to deal with complaints and the subsequent potential medico-legal consequences, helping to reduce your anxiety when dealing with the consequences of an error. Invaluable during the Foundation Years, Specialty Training and for Consultants, Avoiding Errors in Adult Medicine is the perfect guide to help tackle the professional and emotional challenges of life as a physician.

Book details

Series:
AVE - Avoiding Errors
Author:
Ian Reckless, D. John Reynolds, Sally Newman, Joseph E. Raine, Kate Williams, Jonathan Bonser
ISBN:
9781118508862
Related ISBNs:
9780470674383
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-08-27
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2012
Copyright by:
John Wiley & Sons 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Medicine, Nonfiction