First Do No Harm: The Cure for Medical Malpractice

By Ira E. Williams

Book Overview

In Hawaii, in 2001, a surgeon operated on a man to stabilize a disc injury in his spine. The titanium rod he needed to insert was not available in the operating room, so he reached for a nearby... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097545241X
• ISBN13: 9780975452417
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Dr. Ira Williams
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

I will buy it given Dr. Van Pelt's scathing comments

I was debating whether or not to buy and read this book until I saw Dr. Van Pelt's comments and then I was sure that I wanted to read it. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. I will let you know what I thought of the book after I read it.

A "must-read" for anyone involved in the medical industry

In the modern-day America, twice as many people are killed by medical error as die in traffic accidents. Dr. Ira E. Williams, a medical professional and oral surgeon of 40 years' experience, warns of the many failings of today's system of medical practice regulation in First, Do No Harm: The Cure For Medical Malpractice. Addressing the skyrocketing cost of malpractice lawsuits, the questionable validity of relying upon the courts and the legal profession to set standards for medicine, the limitations of peer review, and stressing that medical negligence is not just the work of a few "bad apples" but a pathology that can affect any doctor, as all medical practitioners are themselves fallible human beings, First, Do No Harm is a rivet-ing revelation of a severe social problem. First, Do No Harm goes beyond pointing out the injury, however; it offers viable strategies for improving national health care, including drawing from the positive examples in veteran's hospitals and promoting increased self-regulation. An absolute "must-read" for anyone involved in the medical industry today, whether as a practitioner or a patient.

Thought provoking!

Dr. Williams presents a practical solution to the medical malpractice "crisis" that seems so real. This book has changed my assumptions about the medical community.

Finally...a fresh perspective on medical malpractice!

A very well constructed discussion on a pressing and immediate topic. Dr William's book offers a qualified perspective in a clear framework while providing a unique recommendation on how to solve this growing problem impacting every American. I strongly recommend it as a must read to anyone with an interest in medical malpractice...both medical professionals and everyday patients alike.

Thought Provoking Read!

A well written book that provides a fresh look at the hot topic of medical malpractice. Dr. Williams offers his insider's opinion of why the current system does not work and explains in detail what can be done to change it.