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Understanding Patient Safety, Third Edition by Kiran Gupta and Robert Wachter (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division

ISBN-101259860248

ISBN-139781259860249

eBay Product ID (ePID)235757812

Product Key Features

Number of Pages528 Pages

Publication NameUnderstanding Patient Safety, Third Edition

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

SubjectHealth Care Delivery, Internal Medicine

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorKiran Gupta, Robert Wachter

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight33.6 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2017-008034

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal610.28/9

SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Now revised and updated--the landmark patient safety primer written by the world's leading authorities Medical errors are the unfortunate byproduct of an increasingly complex healthcare system. Now more than ever, keeping patients safe takes well-trained caregivers, relevant insights from a range of industries, additional investment--and a groundbreaking text like Understanding Patient Safety . Understanding Patient Safety is "must read" for those seeking to master the clinical, organizational, and systems issues of patient safety. In this bestselling primer, patient safety pioneer Robert Wachter and Kiran Gupta put all the essential tools and principles at your fingertips. Engaging and accessible, the book is filled with high-yield cases, analyses, tables, graphics, along with key points and references--all designed to help you optimize quality and safety. Understanding Patient Safety begins with an introduction to patient safety and medical errors. Its second section surveys specific types of medical errors, including those related to surgery, medications, diagnosis, transition and handoff, and infections. The third section covers proven solutions, from establishing reporting systems, to creating a culture of safety. The third edition reflects pivotal new developments in the field, including major updates in diagnostic errors, information technology and patient safety, ambulatory safety, and clinician burnout. Features: -Coverage of human factors and errors at the person-machine interface -Review of workplace issues, including supporting caregivers after major errors -How to organize an effective safety program -Coordination of patient education and training -Overview of the malpractice system -Discussion of the patient's role, Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Now revised and updated--the landmark patient safety primer written by the world's leading authorities Medical errors are the unfortunate byproduct of an increasingly complex healthcare system. Now more than ever, keeping patients safe takes well-trained caregivers, relevant insights from a range of industries, additional investment--and a groundbreaking text like Understanding Patient Safety . Understanding Patient Safety is "must read" for those seeking to master the clinical, organizational, and systems issues of patient safety. In this bestselling primer, patient safety pioneer Robert Wachter and Kiran Gupta put all the essential tools and principles at your fingertips. Engaging and accessible, the book is filled with high-yield cases, analyses, tables, graphics, along with key points and references--all designed to help you optimize quality and safety. Understanding Patient Safety begins with an introduction to patient safety and medical errors. Its second section surveys specific types of medical errors, including those related to surgery, medications, diagnosis, transition and handoff, and infections. The third section covers proven solutions, from establishing reporting systems, to creating a culture of safety. The third edition reflects pivotal new developments in the field, including major updates in diagnostic errors, information technology and patient safety, ambulatory safety, and clinician burnout. Features: *Coverage of human factors and errors at the person-machine interface *Review of workplace issues, including supporting caregivers after major errors *How to organize an effective safety program *Coordination of patient education and training *Overview of the malpractice system *Discussion of the patient's role

LC Classification NumberR729.8