Avoiding Errors in General Practice (Paperback)

Kevin Barraclough

ISBN 10: 0470673575 / ISBN 13: 9780470673577

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Some of the most important and best lessons in a doctors 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. Written for Foundation Year doctors, trainees and general practitioners, and unlike any other clinical management title available, Avoiding Errors in General Practice identifies and explains the most common errors likely to occur in an outpatient setting - so that you wont make them. The first section in this brand new guide discusses the causes of errors in general practice. 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. Invaluable during the Foundation Years, Specialty Training and for Consultants, Avoiding Errors in General Practice is the perfect guide to help tackle the professional and emotional challenges of life as a GP. For Junior Doctors, GP Trainees, and all those involved in practice governance, this book offers the ultimate real-life guide to help tackle the professional and emotional challenges of life as a GP. Unlike other clinical management titles, this book identifies and explains the most common and important medical errors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Avoiding Errors in General Practice (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470673575
• ISBN 13: 9780470673577
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Some 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.

Written for Foundation Year doctors, trainees and general practitioners, and unlike any other clinical management title available, Avoiding Errors in General Practice identifies and explains the most common errors likely to occur in an outpatient setting - so that you won’t make them.
 
The first section in this brand new guide discusses the causes of errors in general practice. 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.
Invaluable during the Foundation Years, Specialty Training and for Consultants, Avoiding Errors in General Practice is the perfect guide to help tackle the professional and emotional challenges of life as a GP.

About the Author

Kevin Barraclough is General Practitioner, Painswick Surgery, Painswick, Gloucestershire

Jenny du Toit is General Practitioner, Painswick Surgery, Painswick, Gloucestershire

Jeremy Budd is General Practitioner, East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset

Joseph E. Raine is Consultant Paediatrician, Whittington Hospital, London

Kate Williams is Partner, RadcliffesLeBrasseur Solicitors, Leeds

Jonathan Bonser is Consultant in the Healthcare Department of Fishburns LLP, Solicitors, London, and former Head of the Claims and Legal Services, Department of the Leeds office of the Medical Protection Society