Medical Error: What Do We Know? What Do We Do?

By: Rosenthal, Marilynn M.

The information contained in Medical Error includes contributions from experts in the field who offer a comprehensive and constructive review of medical mishaps. The book provides a useful reference for students and practitioners who must examine and assess the critical area of patient safety. Throughout Medical Error the authors stress the critical need for accountability and transparency and address a number of compelling questions: Where are we mired in outdated approaches? Where have we misinterpreted data? Where are we getting new insights? Where do we dare to be innovative? This helpful resource will prove to be a valuable tool for health care professionals who strive to improve care for all their patients.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078796395X
• ISBN13: 9780787963958
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.1" x 6.2"