Book[edited by] Antonella Surbone, Michael Rowe.
Contents:
Introduction to oncology and medical errors / Antonella Surbone and Michael Rowe
Recognizing and facing medical errors : the perspective of a physician who is also patient / Itzhak Brook
Psychological and existential consequences of medical error for oncology professionals / Mary J. Chalino, Evelyn Y.T. Wong, Bradley l. Collins, and Richard T. Penson
To sue or not to sue : restoring trust in patient-doctor-family relationships / Michael Rowe and Antonella Surbone
Prevention of errors and patient safety : oncology nurses' perspectives / Martha Polovich
Prevention of errors and patient safety from the oncologists perspective / Meghan E.S. Shea, Nie Bohlen, and Inga T. Lennes
Disclosing harmful medical errors / Walter Baile and Daniel Epner
Do cross-cultural differences influence the occurrence and disclosure of medical errors in oncology / Lidia Schapira, Joseph R. Betancourt, and Alexander R. Green
Prevention of errors and patient safety : institutional perspectives / Eric Manheimer
Professional and ethical responsibilities in adverse events and medical errors : discussions when things go wrong / P.M. Forde and Albert W. Wu
Medical error and patient advocacy / Juanne N. Clarke
Conclusion : the "given" and "therefores" of clinical oncology and medical errors / Antonella Surbone and Michael Rowe.