INTERNAL BLEEDING The Truth Behind America's Terrifying Epidemic of Medical Mistakes

by Wachter, Robert M. , M. D. and Shojania, Kaveh G. , M.d

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NY: Ruggedland. F/F 2004. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. White cover w/red lettering. Signed and inscribed by Dr. Wachter on the title page. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. ; 8vo; 441 pages; Signed by One Author .

Book summary

In this medical expose, two doctors who specialize in healthcare issues share horror stories of things that have gone wrong in hospitals, along with responsible analysis and remedies. They discuss a wide range of factors that contribute to medical mistakes, such as pressure by hospitals to cut costs, entrenched ways of of doing things, and overtired and overworked staff. They also tell how patients can be informed consumers, and they suggest practical ways to adequately empower the many dedicated hospital workers. Most importantly, they share new procedures and technologies that--if adopted system-wide--can provide better quality care and save lives.