This book is an essential publication for those interested in managing risk in Healthcare.

It provides very useful information on a range of relevent risk management issues, clearly and concisely, making it a key refrence text on Healthcare Risk Management.

ISBN: 13: 978-1-85609-225-8 (9781856092258),  10: 1-85609-225-9 (1856092259)

Published: 2nd Edition, April 2002

Binding Format: Hardback

CONTENTS

Foreword and Preface

1. Introduction to Risk Management in Helathcare
2. The Regulatory Framework for Healthcare Risk Management
3. Risk Management Methods
4. Environmental Safety and Health Records 
5. Complaints, Claims and Financial Contingencies for Litigation
6. Human Resource Strategies for Successful Risk Management
7. Protection for Children and Vulnerable Adults
8. Mental Health
9. Common and Avoidable Risks in Healthcare

Appendix and Index

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