Necessary Scars

The stories and discussions in the book provide detailed narratives, analyses and reflections on medical errors through actions, omissions and misunderstandings. They offer a unique perspective on the social implications of medical error and enable healthcare workers at all levels to analyse & learn from it.

Philip Berry MBChB, MD, FRCP is a consultant physician and gastroenterologist at St Thomas Hospital, London, UK.

Acknowledgements. Introduction. General Notes: Confidentiality: Glossary. Deeds: Mistaken Actions and Reactions. Words: Failures in Communication. Skin: Resilience. Infamy: On Judgement and Punishment. Summing Up. Endnotes. Index.