{"product_id":"avoiding-errors-in-adult-medicine-paperback-softback-9780470674383","title":"Avoiding Errors in Adult Medicine (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470674383","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAvoiding Errors in Adult Medicine\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIan Reckless (Author), D. John Reynolds (Author), Sally Newman (Author), Joseph E. Raine (Author), Kate Williams (Author), Jonathan Bonser (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470674383, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 January 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.2 x 0.9 cm, 0.363 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e“My experience as an expert witness in clinical negligence cases, MPTS Panel chairman, medical adviser to a Public Inquiry and as a sometimes commissioned independent reporter on adverse incidents tells me that these are excellent books, valuable for all clinicians, not just those in high-risk specialties; and all NHS managers involved in maintaining or improving the quality of care. The case vignettes, alone, are useful source material for teaching medical trainees on what can go wrong and how to deal with it when it does.” (\u003cb\u003eHarvey Marcovitch, Clinical Risk journal\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoiding Errors\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eAdult Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome 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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for junior medical staff and consultants, and unlike any other clinical management title available, \u003ci\u003eAvoiding Errors in Adult Medicine \u003c\/i\u003eidentifies and explains the most common errors likely to occur in an adult medicine setting - so that you won’t make them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first section in this brand new guide discusses the causes of errors in adult medicine. The second and largest section consists of case scenarios and includes expert and legal comment as well as clinical teaching points and strategies to help you engage in safer practice throughout your career. The final section discusses how to deal with complaints and the subsequent potential medico-legal consequences, helping to reduce your anxiety when dealing with the consequences of an error. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvaluable during the Foundation Years, Specialty Training and for Consultants, Avoiding Errors in Adult Medicine is the perfect guide to help tackle the professional and emotional challenges of life as a physician.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the Avoiding Errors series, please visit: \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/avoidingerrors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the complete range of Wiley-Blackwell medical student and junior doctor publishing, please visit: \u003cb\u003ewww.wileymedicaleducation.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo receive automatic updates on Wiley-Blackwell books and journals, join our email list. 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For more details, please see \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/buy\/9780470674383\u003c\/b\u003e or scan this QR code:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors  viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface  ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations  x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction  XI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Errors and their causes 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few words about error 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from system failures – the vincristine example  1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence from the NHSLA database 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe patient consultation 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailure to identify a sick patient  12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInability to competently perform practical procedures 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailure to check test results or act on abnormal findings  14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescribing errors 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of error in the case of vulnerable adults 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading  18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Medico-legal aspects 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eError in a legal context 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegligence  19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical negligence 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssues around consent 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn attorney refusing treatment 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA patient without capacity refusing treatment 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency treatment 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeprivation of liberty safeguards 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Clinical cases v\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction  35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Civil liability  negligence and compensation  36\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 1 A shaky excuse 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 2 Making matters worse 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 3 Chase the bloods  43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 4 Falling asleep en-route 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 5 Bad luck or bad judgement 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 6 An opportunity missed  51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 7 Better late than never  53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 8 Man down  56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 9 Cry wolf 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 10 Not a leg to stand on  60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Unexpected death: the coronial system and clinical risk management 62\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 11 A doubly bad outcome 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 12 Difficulty with diarrhoea  66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 13 A flu-like illness  69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 14 Falling standards  72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: An approach to complaints  74\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 15 A woman with chest pain  75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 16 Clumsiness  78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4: Competence 80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 17 A change in plan  81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 18 Starving to death 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 19 An irregular presentation  88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 20 Irrational but not incompetent  90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5: Restraint 92\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 21 A challenging discharge  93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 22 Ruling out the organic 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 23 Endless wandering 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 24 Can you please take these handcuffs off?  101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 25 Own worst enemy  103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6: Miscellaneous  105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 26 All eggs in one basket  106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 27 A major mix-up  108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 28 Under the radar  110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 29 A cantankerous recluse  113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 30 Keep an open mind  115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 31 Healthcare acquired infection?  117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 32 Backing the wrong horse  120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 33 A surprising turn of events  122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase 34 Funny turn  125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Investigating and dealing with errors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction  127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 How hospitals try to prevent adverse errors and their recurrence  127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The role of hospital staff  132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The role of external agencies  134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Hospital investigations  137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Legal advice – where to get it and who pays  141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 External investigation of errors and incidents  143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The role of the doctor  160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Presenting oral evidence  162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Emotional repercussions  164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Conclusion  164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences  164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex  167\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Clinical \u0026amp; internal medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Clinical \u0026amp; internal medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Clinical%20\u0026amp;%20internal%20medicine%20%5BMJ%5D%22\"\u003eMJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52472124965144,"sku":"9780470674383","price":30.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470674383.jpg?v=1785718107","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/avoiding-errors-in-adult-medicine-paperback-softback-9780470674383","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}