Avoiding Medical Errors: One Hundred Rules to Help You Survive Mistakes by Doctors and Hospitals
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Book Synopsis: This book, written by a lawyer and a doctor explains to everyday readers ways in which they can avoid death and injury caused by medical mistakes. It may be shocking to learn that preventable errors by doctor and hospital personnel are a leading cause of death and injury in the United States—perhaps even exceeding the annual deaths caused by heart disease and cancer. But avoiding these mistakes is possible, and the rules found in this book will arm readers against the careless errors that lead to such deaths and injuries. From hospitals to doctors’ offices, medical professionals are overwhelmed, overtired, even overworked and mistakes are sometimes unavoidable even with the best safety measures in place. A resident at the end of a 36-hour on-call stint may forget to wash her hands before performing a surgical procedure. A chart may be mismarked. Medications may be inaccurately listed. Test results may be inaccurately interpreted. But patients are in a position to help themselves and their medical caregivers to avoid these mistakes by taking more active and attentive part in their own healthcare. By being aware of the most common errors, patients can look for ways to ask questions, review information, even examine test results with a critical eye toward their own health and specific situations. Robert Fox and Chris Landon show them how.
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Avoiding Medical Errors: One Hundred Rules to Help You Survive Mistakes by Doctors and Hospitals is a groundbreaking book that reveals the alarming truth about medical mistakes. Written by a lawyer and a doctor, this book empowers everyday readers with the knowledge to prevent death and injury caused by these errors. With preventable mistakes by doctors and hospitals becoming a leading cause of death and injury in the United States, it is crucial to equip yourself with the tools to stay safe.
In today's fast-paced healthcare system, medical professionals are often overwhelmed, overworked, and overtired. Despite the best safety measures in place, mistakes can still occur. Imagine a resident, exhausted after a 36-hour on-call shift, forgetting to wash their hands before performing a surgical procedure. Even a simple chart mislabeling or inaccurately listed medications can have devastating consequences. It's time for patients to take an active role in their own healthcare and protect themselves from these errors.
This book provides practical rules and guidelines that empower patients to be more actively involved in their healthcare journey. By being aware of the most common errors and asking the right questions, you can ensure your safety and get the best possible care. Robert Fox and Chris Landon, through their expertise as a lawyer and a doctor, explain how you can examine test results, review information, and navigate the healthcare system with a critical eye towards your own health and specific situation.
Don't leave your well-being in the hands of chance. Take control of your healthcare by learning how to avoid medical errors. Grab a copy of Avoiding Medical Errors: One Hundred Rules to Help You Survive Mistakes by Doctors and Hospitals today and be proactive in safeguarding your health.
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