Failing hospitals and healthcare systems -- Angels of death -- Unsafe clinical practice and its impact on patient safety -- Struck off -- Medical negligence -- Mental health -- Fraud and corruption -- The sexual exploitration of children : the health response -- Managerial scandals and problems -- Social care -- From darkness into the light.
Summary:
"Illustrates the depth and breadth of the challenge of making healthcare better and safer Presents case studies from numerous countries, emphasising the international nature of the healthcare issues Prompts politicians, senior professionals and managers to address the question "Could any of these events happen in my organisation and what could we do to prevent it?""-- Provided by publisher.
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