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Record Nr.

UNINA9910817063403321

Titolo

Avoiding errors in adult medicine / / Ian P. Reckless ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013

ISBN

1-299-15887-0

1-118-50885-8

1-118-50886-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xiv, 170 pages) : color illustrations

Collana

AVE - Avoiding Errors

Altri autori (Persone)

RecklessIan

Disciplina

610.28/9

Soggetti

National health services - Great Britain

Medical errors - Law and legislation - Great Britain

Medical errors - Prevention - Great Britain

Liability (Law) - Great Britain

Medical personnel - Malpractice - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 2. Clinical cases -- pt. 3. Investigating and dealing with errors.

Sommario/riassunto

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