This unique compendium of case studies on patient safety - told
from the perspective of the patient and family - illustrates 24
stories of preventable health care errors that led to irreparable
patient harm. The reader is guided through a structured analysis of
the events, eliciting lessons learned and strategies for preventing
similar events in the future. Learning objectives for each case
facilitate the reader's development of a set of core competencies
related to improving safety and quality of health care. Students of
the health professions including medicine, nursing, pharmacy,
health administration, public health, as well as practicing
professionals such as patient safety officers, chief quality
officers, risk managers, and health service researchers will gain
valuable insight into the real-world of medical errors and a better
understanding of how they can be prevented through practical,
actionable methods.
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