Matthew McMillan – författare

Errors in Veterinary Anesthesia is the first book to offer a candid examination of what can go wrong when anesthetizing veterinary patients and to discuss how we can learn from mistakes.   Discusses the origins of errors and how to learn from mistakesCovers common mistakes in veterinary anesthesiaProvides strategies for avoiding errors in anesthetizing small and large animal patientsOffers tips and tricks to implement in clinical practicePresents actual case studies discussing errors in veterinary anesthesia

Errors in Veterinary Anesthesia is the first book to offer a candid examination of what can go wrong when anesthetizing veterinary patients and to discuss how we can learn from mistakes.   Discusses the origins of errors and how to learn from mistakes Covers common mistakes in veterinary anesthesia Provides strategies for avoiding errors in anesthetizing small and large animal patients Offers tips and tricks to implement in clinical practice Presents actual case studies discussing errors in veterinary anesthesia 

Errors in Veterinary Anesthesia is the first book to offer a candid examination of what can go wrong when anesthetizing veterinary patients and to discuss how we can learn from mistakes.   Discusses the origins of errors and how to learn from mistakes Covers common mistakes in veterinary anesthesia Provides strategies for avoiding errors in anesthetizing small and large animal patients Offers tips and tricks to implement in clinical practice Presents actual case studies discussing errors in veterinary anesthesia 

Comprehensive resource presenting information on patient safety theory and methodology in a practical and engaging format Veterinary Patient Safety is an engaging guide to understanding patient safety and the tools necessary for improving patient outcomes. The book is based on the fundamentals of safety science, introducing both theory, methodology and practical applications of key principals. The book follows the development of patient safety and accident theory, using real-world examples, published veterinary medical literature, as well as insights from human healthcare and other industries such as aviation. By understanding the reasons why accidents, errors, and morbidity and mortality associated with veterinary medicine might occur, readers learn how to implement changes to improve patient safety and outcomes. The author addresses the most common incidents in veterinary medicine, such as misdiagnosis, medication, equipment and communication errors, and includes many different how-to guides to perform patient safety investigations. Analysis techniques, such as the critical incident technique, Human Factors Analysis Classification System, Systems Analysis and The Five Whys, are explained. Critiques on theories, methodology and published studies are used to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of methods and analysis techniques. The importance of local investigations and the lack of a one-size-fits all approach is emphasized, alongside the importance of fostering safety culture including the debriefing following major incidents or complications. Veterinary Patient Safety includes information on: Current data on the degree of harm occurring through unsafe careKey concepts and safety theoryHuman fallibility and the importance of non-technical skillsOrganizational culture, covering incivility and its effect on team performance, the concept of blame and ways to assess cultureReporting and learning methods, including incident reporting, debriefs, interviews, surveys, case review and trigger tools, and process evaluationExplanatory analysis methods and how they can be applied to veterinary safety investigationsPatient safety improvement tools, including checklists and cognitive aids, simulation and teamwork building, briefings and debriefings, and debiasing strategiesLegal and ethical aspects of patient safety, including error disclosure, litigation, non-maleficence and the veterinary professional’s “new accountability”Veterinary Patient Safety is an excellent holistic resource on the subject for general veterinary practitioners, veterinary specialists, veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary managers.

Comprehensive resource presenting information on patient safety theory and methodology in a practical and engaging format Veterinary Patient Safety is an engaging guide to understanding patient safety and the tools necessary for improving patient outcomes. The book is based on the fundamentals of safety science, introducing both theory, methodology and practical applications of key principals. The book follows the development of patient safety and accident theory, using real-world examples, published veterinary medical literature, as well as insights from human healthcare and other industries such as aviation. By understanding the reasons why accidents, errors, and morbidity and mortality associated with veterinary medicine might occur, readers learn how to implement changes to improve patient safety and outcomes. The author addresses the most common incidents in veterinary medicine, such as misdiagnosis, medication, equipment and communication errors, and includes many different how-to guides to perform patient safety investigations. Analysis techniques, such as the critical incident technique, Human Factors Analysis Classification System, Systems Analysis and The Five Whys, are explained. Critiques on theories, methodology and published studies are used to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of methods and analysis techniques. The importance of local investigations and the lack of a one-size-fits all approach is emphasized, alongside the importance of fostering safety culture including the debriefing following major incidents or complications. Veterinary Patient Safety includes information on: Current data on the degree of harm occurring through unsafe careKey concepts and safety theoryHuman fallibility and the importance of non-technical skillsOrganizational culture, covering incivility and its effect on team performance, the concept of blame and ways to assess cultureReporting and learning methods, including incident reporting, debriefs, interviews, surveys, case review and trigger tools, and process evaluationExplanatory analysis methods and how they can be applied to veterinary safety investigationsPatient safety improvement tools, including checklists and cognitive aids, simulation and teamwork building, briefings and debriefings, and debiasing strategiesLegal and ethical aspects of patient safety, including error disclosure, litigation, non-maleficence and the veterinary professional s new accountability Veterinary Patient Safety is an excellent holistic resource on the subject for general veterinary practitioners, veterinary specialists, veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary managers.

Comprehensive resource presenting information on patient safety theory and methodology in a practical and engaging format Veterinary Patient Safety is an engaging guide to understanding patient safety and the tools necessary for improving patient outcomes. The book is based on the fundamentals of safety science, introducing both theory, methodology and practical applications of key principals. The book follows the development of patient safety and accident theory, using real-world examples, published veterinary medical literature, as well as insights from human healthcare and other industries such as aviation. By understanding the reasons why accidents, errors, and morbidity and mortality associated with veterinary medicine might occur, readers learn how to implement changes to improve patient safety and outcomes. The author addresses the most common incidents in veterinary medicine, such as misdiagnosis, medication, equipment and communication errors, and includes many different how-to guides to perform patient safety investigations. Analysis techniques, such as the critical incident technique, Human Factors Analysis Classification System, Systems Analysis and The Five Whys, are explained. Critiques on theories, methodology and published studies are used to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of methods and analysis techniques. The importance of local investigations and the lack of a one-size-fits all approach is emphasized, alongside the importance of fostering safety culture including the debriefing following major incidents or complications. Veterinary Patient Safety includes information on: Current data on the degree of harm occurring through unsafe careKey concepts and safety theoryHuman fallibility and the importance of non-technical skillsOrganizational culture, covering incivility and its effect on team performance, the concept of blame and ways to assess cultureReporting and learning methods, including incident reporting, debriefs, interviews, surveys, case review and trigger tools, and process evaluationExplanatory analysis methods and how they can be applied to veterinary safety investigationsPatient safety improvement tools, including checklists and cognitive aids, simulation and teamwork building, briefings and debriefings, and debiasing strategiesLegal and ethical aspects of patient safety, including error disclosure, litigation, non-maleficence and the veterinary professional s new accountability Veterinary Patient Safety is an excellent holistic resource on the subject for general veterinary practitioners, veterinary specialists, veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary managers.