{"product_id":"veterinary-patient-safety-hardback-9781394250233","title":"Veterinary Patient Safety (Hardback) 9781394250233","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVeterinary Patient Safety\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\"\u003eMatthew McMillan (Edited by), Matthew McMillan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394250233, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e576 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18 x 3 cm, 1.406 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive resource presenting information on patient safety theory and methodology in a practical and engaging format\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Patient Safety\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging guide to understanding patient safety and the tools necessary for improving patient outcomes. The book is based on the fundamentals of safety science, introducing both theory, methodology and practical applications of key principals. The book follows the development of patient safety and accident theory, using real-world examples, published veterinary medical literature, as well as insights from human healthcare and other industries such as aviation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy understanding the reasons why accidents, errors, and morbidity and mortality associated with veterinary medicine might occur, readers learn how to implement changes to improve patient safety and outcomes. The author addresses the most common incidents in veterinary medicine, such as misdiagnosis, medication, equipment and communication errors, and includes many different how-to guides to perform patient safety investigations. Analysis techniques, such as the critical incident technique, Human Factors Analysis Classification System, Systems Analysis and The Five Whys, are explained. Critiques on theories, methodology and published studies are used to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of methods and analysis techniques. The importance of local investigations and the lack of a one-size-fits all approach is emphasized, alongside the importance of fostering safety culture including the debriefing following major incidents or complications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Patient Safety\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Current data on the degree of harm occurring through unsafe care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey concepts and safety theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman fallibility and the importance of non-technical skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganizational culture, covering incivility and its effect on team performance, the concept of blame and ways to assess culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting and learning methods, including incident reporting, debriefs, interviews, surveys, case review and trigger tools, and process evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanatory analysis methods and how they can be applied to veterinary safety investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatient safety improvement tools, including checklists and cognitive aids, simulation and teamwork building, briefings and debriefings, and debiasing strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal and ethical aspects of patient safety, including error disclosure, litigation, non-maleficence and the veterinary professional’s “new accountability”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Patient Safety\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent holistic resource on the subject for general veterinary practitioners, veterinary specialists, veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary managers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Language of (Patient) Safety 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 A Brief History of Healthcare-associated Harm and Patient Safety 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Modern Prevalence and Impact of Healthcare-Associated Harm 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Why are Patients Harmed by Healthcare? Theories, Concepts and Models 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Human Performance and Error 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Organisational, Professional and Safety Cultures 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Dealing with the Non-clinical Aftermath of an Incident or Error 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Methods of Assessment and Measurement in Patient Safety 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Analysis Techniques for Patient Safety Investigations 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Patient Safety Interventions 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Feedback and Closing the Loop: Quality Improvement Cycles 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Ethics in Patient Safety Investigations 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Suggested Unified Approach for Veterinary Healthcare 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Glossary of Terms 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B List of Veterinary Clinical Practice Guidelines 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix c Case Studies 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 523\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Veterinary medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Veterinary medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Veterinary%20medicine%20%5BMZ%5D%22\"\u003eMZ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433236689176,"sku":"9781394250233","price":67.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394250233.jpg?v=1784852623","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/veterinary-patient-safety-hardback-9781394250233","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}