Patient Safety and Health Care Quality in Vulnerable Hospital... - 9780443289637

Patient Safety and Health Care Quality in Vulnerable Hospitalised PopulationsAuthor(s): Theresa A. Mikhailov\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, United States\nImprint: Academic Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780443289637, 978-0443289637\nSynopsis\nPatient Safety and Health Care Quality in Vulnerable Hospitalised Populations consolidates existing knowledge and research on patient safety and healthcare quality within vulnerable populations. It provides a comprehensive reference work, offering invaluable insights into this critical area. While information on related topics is scattered across various medical journals, this book bridges the accessibility gap by bringing this knowledge together in one authoritative volume. With a specific focus on hospitalized children and elderly adults, the book tackles a global issue that is particularly relevant in low-resource settings.\n\nIn addition, it endeavors to address the unique challenges confronted by these populations.