This book is a collection of original, interdisciplinary essays on the topic of medical error. Given the complexities of understanding, preventing, and respondi

Medical error is a leading problem of health care in the United States. Each year, more patients die as a result of medical mistakes than are killed by motor ve

v. 1. Research findings -- v. 2. Concepts and methodology -- v. 3. Implementation issues -- v. 4. Programs, tools and products.

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