The aim of this book is to reduce the risks of medical treatment and enhance the safety of patients in all areas of healthcare. The first section discusses human error, the incidence of harm to patients, and the development or risk management. Chapters in the second section discuss the reduction of risk in clinical practice in key medical specialties. The third section discusses features of the healthcare systems that are essential to safe practice, such as communication of risk to patients, the design of equipment, supervision and training, and effective teamwork. The fourth section describes how to put risk management into practice, including the effective and sensitive handling of complaints and claims, the care of injured patients and the staff involved, and the reporting, investigation and analysis of serious incidents.

About the Author
Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon,Maxillofacial Unit, St Richard's Hospital, West Sussex

Reviews
"Recommended for all in health care because safety has always been an issue." (Eye News, 2011)

"Therefore I believe that this book should be read by anyone involved in, or responsible for healthcare . . . This makes a compelling case to benefit from the safety and quality improvement approaches described in the book." (The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists, 1 July 2011)

Book Information
ISBN 9780727913920
Author Charles Vincent
Format Hardback
Page Count 588
Imprint BMJ Books
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 1098g
Dimensions(mm) 243mm * 160mm * 33mm