| Medical Errors and Medical Narcissism Contributor(s): Banja, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0763783617 ISBN-13: 9780763783617 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers OUR PRICE: $84.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2004 Annotation: Using the concept of medical narcissism the author examines both the psychological and biological factors involved when a physician decides not to disclose when a medical error has occurred. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Reference - Health & Fitness | Reference - Medical | Administration |
| Dewey: 610 |
| LCCN: 2004015131 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.3" W x 9.28" (1.00 lbs) 229 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Medical Errors and Medical Narcissism examines the concept of medical narcissism and how error disclosure to patients and families is often compromised by the health professional's need to preserve his or her self-esteem at the cost of honoring the patient's right to the unvarnished truth about what has happened. This groundbreaking book explores common psychological reactions of healthcare professionals to the commission of a serious harm-causing error and the variety of obstacles that can compromise ethically sound, truthful disclosure. |
Contributor Bio(s): Banja, John: - Emory University, Georgia |