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- Dead ends! : flukes, flops & failures that sparked medical marvels / by Fitzharris, Lindsey,1982-author.(CARDINAL)348115; Teal, Adrian,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)879482;
- "Beheadings! Bloodletting! Bodysnatching! Journey down a snaking road bristling with medicine's most astonishing "dead ends." Marvel at the diagnoses, experiments, and treatments that were frequently useless, and often harmful, but that sometimes led doctors to discoveries that changed the world for the better. Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the human body-from brain, to heart, to limbs-during which New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris and caricaturist Adrian Teal will guide you through centuries of medical mistakes, festooned with riveting facts, pitch-perfect humor, and vivid illustrations. Celebrate the flukes, flops, and failures that have given science a better understanding of our bodies and ways to treat them."--Provided by publisher.Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subjects: Informational works.; Medical errors; Medicine;
- Nursing home medication error quality initiative : (MEQI) report. by Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research.(CARDINAL)209468; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.(CARDINAL)164507;
- First report year includes only nine months, second year starts October 1, 2004.Latest issue consulted: 2012 (Oct. 1, 2011/Sept. 30, 2012).
- Subjects: Medication errors; Nursing homes;
- When we do harm : a doctor confronts medical error / by Ofri, Danielle,author.(CARDINAL)672850;
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-253) and index.Jumbo jets crashing -- A sea of uncertainty -- Making--or missing--the diagnosis -- The fever -- Diagnostic thinking -- The descent -- For the record -- The human consequences -- On the clock -- What you see -- I'll see you in court -- Is there a better way? -- Looking for answers -- Bringing along our brains -- The reckoning -- So what's a patient to do? -- Getting it right."Physician and author Danielle Ofri investigates how medical error could be killing 10% of patients and causing 33% of hospital deaths. These stories ask us to reconsider what happens when the medical system does us harm"--
- Subjects: Medical errors; Medical care; Medical personnel and patient; Medical care.;
- Top screwups doctors make and how to avoid them : don't be a statistic by Graedon, Joe.(CARDINAL)158001; Graedon, Teresa,1947-(CARDINAL)326869;
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-301) and index.Safe patient checklist -- Introduction -- Top 10 screwups doctors make -- Diagnostic disasters -- Top 10 reasons why doctors screw up diagnoses -- Preventing diagnostic problems -- Top 10 screwups doctors make when prescribing -- Drug interactions can be deadly -- Top 10 screwups pharmacists make -- Generic drug screwups -- The screwing of senior citizens -- Top 10 screwups patients make -- Closing the communication chasm -- Top screwups in common conditions -- Top 10 list of potentially problematic pills -- Top 10 tips and questions lists.Medical mistakes happen all the time. Each year, 6.1 million Americans are harmed by diagnostic mistakes, drug disasters, and medical treatments. A decade ago, the Institute of Medicine estimated that up to 98,000 people died in hospitals each year from preventable medical errors--and new research suggests the toll is much higher. Patient advocates Joe and Teresa Graedon came face-to-face with the tragic consequences of doctors' screwups when Joe's mother died in Duke Hospital--one of the best in the world--due to a disastrous series of preventable errors. The good news is that we can protect ourselves and our loved ones by being educated and vigilant medical consumers. The Graedons give patients the specific, practical steps they need to take to ensure their safety: the questions to ask before getting a final diagnosis, tips for promoting good communication with your doctor, presurgery checklists, how to avoid deadly drug interactions, and more.--From publisher description.
- Subjects: Medical errors.; HEALTH & FITNESS / Health Care Issues.;
- Under the influence of modern medicine / by Rondberg, Terry A.;
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Subjects: Chiropractic.; Medical care.; Medical errors; Medicine; Medicine; Medical care.;
- Never pay the first bill : and other ways to fight the health care system and win / by Allen, Marshall(Journalist),author.;
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-251) and index.Fighting back -- The five hidden reasons you should fight back -- Never pay the first bill -- The insurance warrior's guide to winning your appeal -- How to handle medical debt collectors -- Sue them in small claim courts -- Avoiding the need to fight -- How to avoid treatment you don't need -- Protect yourself from price gouging -- You might save money by not using your insurance -- Employer section -- The conflict of interest undermining employers' purchase of health benefits -- They buyer sets the price -- Check your receipts. You might be a victim of fraud."From award-winning ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen, a primer for anyone who wants to fight the predatory health care system--and win. Every year, millions of Americans are overcharged and underserved while the health care industry makes record profits. We know something is wrong, but the layers of bureaucracy designed to discourage complaints make pushing back seem impossible. At least, this is what the health care power players want you to think. Never Pay the First Bill is the guerilla guide to health care the American people and employers need. Drawing on 15 years of investigating the health care industry, reporter Marshall Allen shows how companies and individuals have managed to force medical providers to play fair, and shows how you can, too. He reveals the industry's pressure points and how companies and individuals have fought overbilling, price gouging, insurance denials, and more to get the care they deserve. Laying out a practical plan for protecting yourself against the system's predator practices, Allen offers the inspiration you need and tried-and-true strategies such as: Analyze and contest your medical bills, so you don't pay more than you should; obtain the billing codes for a procedure in advance; write in an appropriate treatment clause before signing financial documents; get your way by suing in small claims court. Few politicians and CEOs have been willing to stand up to the medical industry. It is up to the American people to equip ourselves to fight back for the sake of our families--and everyone else"--
- Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Medical errors; Medical care, Cost of; Medical care; Health insurance; Medical care.;
- Wall of silence : the untold story of the medical mistakes that kill and injure millions of Americans / by Gibson, Rosemary,1956-(CARDINAL)750034; Singh, Janardan Prasad,1960-(CARDINAL)497704;
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-251) and index.
- Subjects: Medical errors.; Medical care; Hospital patients; Medical care.;
- Protect yourself in the hospital : insider tips for avoiding hospital mistakes for yourself or someone you love / by Sharon, Thomas A.(CARDINAL)674510;
- Subjects: Hospital care; Hospitals; Iatrogenic diseases; Medical errors;
- Protect yourself in the hospital : insider tips for avoiding hospital mistakes for yourself or someone you love / by Sharon, Thomas A.(CARDINAL)674510;
- Subjects: Hospital care; Hospitals; Iatrogenic diseases; Medical errors;
- Patient Advocacy Matters: The Ultimate "How-To" Guide to Protect Your Health, Your Rights, Your Life and Your Loved Ones in Today's Era of Modern Healthcare. by Dreher, Teri.(CARDINAL)840412;
- Who do you trust to make what could be life-altering decisions on your behalf? Who do you trust to handle your finances, if you're no longer able? Do you have any idea where to start in order to protect yourself? In today's era of modern healthcare, there is a very real possibility that, at some point, you will be admitted to a hospital, whether it is a life-threatening crisis or you simply need routine tests performed. Patient Advocacy Matters, the Ultimate "How-To" Guide is a resource, a vital tool to equip, empower and educate consumers who wish to protect their life, their health, their rights and/or that of their loved ones as it pertains to healthcare and finances.
- Subjects: Medical care.; Patient advocacy.; Medical errors; Medicine; Self-care, Health.; Medical care.;
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