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“Anytime we evaluate success primarily based on the number of patients treated, there is a Danger of Sacrificing Safety…
Our most significant metric of success must be the Quality of Care we provide…“
Excerpt from WHEN HEALTHCARE HURTS
Second Edition, by Greg Seager.
Summary
When Healthcare Hurts is an evidence-based, critical look at the potential pitfalls and opportunities of global health volunteerism. Greg Seager, Founder and CEO of Christian Health Service Corps, asks thought-provoking questions about global health projects that can illuminate areas of needed improvement and uncover some of our own harmful biases. Mr. Seager draws from research, WHO, UNICEF, and other authoritative sources to compose six best practice guidelines in global health. The combination of real-world case studies, and the authorās wealth of experience make this book a must-read for anyone serving in short or long-term global health initiatives.
When Healthcare Hurts: An Evidence-Based Guide for Best Practices in Global Health Initiatives, Second Edition
Is the first book to look seriously at the challenges of patient safety and developmental safety in global health.
Author Greg Seager outlines six evidence-based guidelines to address these challenges based on research, WHO standards, and a wealth of personal experience. The book is a comprehensive review of key principles every global health volunteer should know to avoid causing harm and make a lasting difference.
Have you ever returned from a medical mission trip and thought “What could we have done better?”
When Healthcare Hurts, Second Edition, is the definitive guide on preserving patient safety and human dignity in long and short-term health projects. Author Greg Seager compiles a list of several best practices for global health projects, backed up by a wealth of research and personal experience both leading and participating in medical missions.
Whether you are preparing for a medical mission trip or if you’ve led global health projects for years, When Healthcare Hurts offers practical insight for your crucial work.
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