Book description
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.
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
