Author: American Public Health AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communicable diseases
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The Control of Communicable Diseases
Author: American Public Health AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communicable diseases
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Improving Diagnosis in Health Care
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309377722
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care - it provides an explanation of a patient's health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient's health problem. According to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, diagnostic errors-inaccurate or delayed diagnoses-persist throughout all settings of care and continue to harm an unacceptable number of patients. It is likely that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment, providing unnecessary or harmful treatment, or resulting in psychological or financial repercussions. The committee concluded that improving the diagnostic process is not only possible, but also represents a moral, professional, and public health imperative. Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, a continuation of the landmark Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human (2000) and Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), finds that diagnosis-and, in particular, the occurrence of diagnostic errorsâ€"has been largely unappreciated in efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care. Without a dedicated focus on improving diagnosis, diagnostic errors will likely worsen as the delivery of health care and the diagnostic process continue to increase in complexity. Just as the diagnostic process is a collaborative activity, improving diagnosis will require collaboration and a widespread commitment to change among health care professionals, health care organizations, patients and their families, researchers, and policy makers. The recommendations of Improving Diagnosis in Health Care contribute to the growing momentum for change in this crucial area of health care quality and safety.
Brain
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brain
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Aimed at researchers and clinicians, this journal of neurology balances studies in neurological science with practical clinical articles.
The Lancet
Author: Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 6)
Author: King K. HolmesPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464805253
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1027
Book Description
Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.
National Library of Medicine AVLINE Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Health education
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Listing of audiovisual materials catalogued by NLM. Items listed were reviewed under the auspices of the American Association of Dental Schools and the Association of American Medical Colleges, and are considered suitable for instruction. Entries arranged under MeSH subject headings. Entry gives full descriptive information and source. Also includes Procurement source section that gives addresses and telephone numbers of all sources.
Catalogue of the Library
Author: Royal College of Physicians of LondonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
Book Description
The Practitioner
Author: Handbook of physiology
Author: Austin FlintA Compend of the Practice of Medicine
Author: Daniel E. HughesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description