Internal bleeding: The truth behind America's terrifying epidemic of medical mistakes (2004)

Summary

This updated edition includes the latest findings on patient safety by two of the foremost authorities on medical mistakes. Two physician-professors investigate (and re-investigate) the errors endemic to modern medical care and suggest ways to prevent hospitals and doctors from inadvertently killing their patients. Emerging from these compelling stories and insights is a powerful case for change - by policymakers, hospitals, doctors, nurses, and even patients and their families. The authors underscore the depth and breadth of dangers in medical care. They also suggest basic safety procedures and hard-nosed remedies that could make erratic systems fail-safe and save countless lives.