Substantially revised since the previous edition, this Internship Survival Guide offers first-year residents practical, real-world medical and professional guidance from senior residents and faculty advisors at the Washington University School of Medicine. Advice is presented in a concise, bulleted format, lending itself to quick comprehension of the material. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of logistical issues and patient and colleague communication, as well as the basics of navigating your clinical rotations. To-the-point, updated explanations of the 10 most common diagnoses and patient complaints you'll encounter; includes key history, what not to miss, and when to call for help. Features a detachable pocket card with step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations of basic procedures you need to master to pass residency requirements. Now with checklists-also on the pocket card-that serve as handy action items for interns. Includes helpful do's and don'ts on often overlooked workplace issues such as patient admission and discharges and communication with others on the medical team. Medical topics cover patient safety, risk mitigation, fluid management, operation of common devices like EKGs, as well as overviews of key clinical specialties. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual (R) of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement covers essential information in every area of this complex field. With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual (R) series, this unique volume provides the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement. * Addresses PS/QI in various clinical settings and with specific populations , including radiology, emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and psychiatry. * Introduces models, measurements, and tools to assess patient safety and quality improvement * Discusses medical errors, how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions. * Begins each chapter with a clinical vignette and discussion questions , and offers additional resources for further reading. * Shares the expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at Washington University in St. Louis, ideal for health care providers at all levels of experience. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: * Complete content with enhanced navigation * Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web * Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation * Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text * Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues * Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use The Washington Manual (R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.