After harm : medical error and the ethics of forgiveness / Nancy Berlinger.
After harm : medical error and the ethics of forgiveness / Nancy Berlinger.
After harm : medical error and the ethics of forgiveness / Nancy Berlinger.
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Publisher
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
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N610/105
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. ; cm.
Contents
1. Narrative ethics -- 2. Physicians' narratives -- 3. Patients' and families' narratives -- 4. Disclosure -- 5. Apology -- 6. Repentance -- 7. Forgiveness -- 8. Ethical action.
Publication information
Publisher
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005.
Place of Publication
Maryland
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"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 vehicle accidents, breast cancer, or AIDS." "While most government and regulatory efforts are directed toward reducing and preventing errors, the actions that should follow the injury or deat...
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After harm : medical error and the ethics of forgiveness / Nancy Berlinger.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N610/105
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74VKqRvmk0pb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKqRvmk0pb
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ISBN
0801881676 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780801881671 (hardcover : alk. paper)
DDC
610
MMS ID
991020240309702626
