Overview
Its the moment when your heart thumps and you desperately wish you could turn back the clock. You have made a mistake in treating a patient and their condition has deteriorated. What do you do next? Some of the most important and best lessons in a doctors career are learnt from unfortunate mistakes. However, an awareness of the common causes of medical error and developing positive behaviours, can reduce the risk of mistakes and litigation. Written specifically for\xa0core medical\xa0trainees and their trainers, and unlike any other clinical management title available, Avoiding Errors in\xa0Adult Medicine identifies and explains the most common errors likely to occur in a\xa0hospital setting - so you wont repeat them. This brand new guide uses case scenarios based on real-life events, and provides clinical teaching points and strategies to help you engage in safe practice throughout your career. The cases are complemented by insight into how best to deal with complaints, and subsequent potential medico-legal consequences, helping to reduce your anxiety when working with patients. Invaluable during the Foundation Years and beyond, Avoiding Errors in\xa0Adult Medicine is the perfect guide to help tackle the professional and emotional challenges of life as a hospital doctor.\xa0
