Impact of Medical Errors and Malpractice on Health Economics, Quality, and Patient Safety

By Marina Riga, Author and Editor

Ensuring precise and flawless medical practice is crucial due to the delicate nature of patient lives and health. The absence of methods and technologies to detect medical mistakes would compromise many lives. This book, “Impact of Medical Errors and Malpractice on Health Economics, Quality, and Patient Safety,” serves as an essential reference source for the latest research on the detection and analysis of the various implications of medical errors. It addresses the hidden malpractices that exist in healthcare systems globally.

Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics such as clinical pathways, decision-making techniques, and health information technology, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, professionals, and researchers seeking current research on various issues in healthcare provision. It provides insights into the impact of medical errors on health economics, quality, and patient safety, offering valuable information for healthcare providers and policymakers alike.

Published by IGI Global, this hardcover edition consists of 334 pages and was released on January 30, 2017. It is available in English and has an ISBN-10 of 1522523375 and an ISBN-13 of 978-1522523376. The product dimensions are 7 x 0.8 x 10 inches, making it a comprehensive yet manageable resource for those interested in improving healthcare outcomes.

With its focus on medical education, research, and ethics, this book is part of the Advances in Medical Education, Research, and Ethics series. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in healthcare, highlighting the need for continued improvement in medical practice and patient safety. By exploring the complex interplay between medical errors, health economics, and patient safety, this book contributes to the ongoing discussion on how to enhance healthcare quality and reduce medical malpractice.