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The Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Professionals,Used
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Common wisdom and medical wisdom agree that prevention is the best medicine. Following this advice, The Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Professionals shows you how to avoid litigation, what to do when sued, and what to do in the midst of litigation. The first book to focus on medical and surgical malpractice with realistic, practical information, it provides explicit guidance on preventive documentation, the disgruntled patient, and dealing with requests for records, threats of litigation, and phone calls from lawyers.Leading experts explore malpractice and medicolegal issues in all fields of primary care and in all specialities. They also cover risk management principles for residents, malpractice issues and concerns for medical students, and malpractice risk and risk reduction strategies for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. The book includes information from the point of view of a plaintiffs attorney, guidance on deposition, pretrial and trial issues, living wills, basic legal principles, medicolegal problems in Britain, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines for handling bloodborne pathogens. Authoritative and comprehensive, The Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Professionals does more than prepare you for a lawsuit. It keeps you from being involved in the first place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Professionals? A: The main focus of this handbook is to provide practical guidance on avoiding litigation within healthcare, addressing issues related to medical malpractice, preventive documentation, and legal challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
- Q: Who is the author of this risk management handbook? A: The author of The Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Professionals is Joseph S. Sanfilippo.
- Q: What type of professionals can benefit from this book? A: Healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, medical students, and advanced practice providers can benefit from the insights and strategies presented in this book.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 330 pages.
- Q: What edition is The Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Professionals? A: This book is published as the first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in 'Very Good' condition, indicating minimal wear and tear.
- Q: When was The Risk Management Handbook published? A: The book was published on November 9, 2001.
- Q: Does the book cover medicolegal issues in specific fields? A: Yes, the book explores malpractice and medicolegal issues across all fields of primary care and specialties.
- Q: Is this book suitable for medical students? A: Yes, the book addresses malpractice concerns relevant to medical students and offers risk management principles tailored for them.
- Q: What key topics are addressed in the book regarding litigation? A: Key topics include preventive documentation, dealing with disgruntled patients, handling requests for records, and guidance on depositions and trial issues.