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Approximately 100,000 deaths per year are attributed to medical errors in the United States. Klein, a practicing physician and expert malpractice witness in New York, would like to remedy this appalling situation. Here, he advises patients to communicate better with doctors and proposes policy decisions that the medical profession could implement to allow doctors to learn from mistakes instead of covering them up. Coverage encompasses how to survive doctor's appointments, hospital visits, and specific diseases. Though this sounds like the kind of text that doctors would hate, Klein's explanation of the time and effort required to get medical tests, drugs, and specialist referrals approved by insurance companies will have them nodding their heads in agreement. Verdict Klein writes in a breezy, conversational style and includes personal stories that make it easy to understand the types of medical errors under discussion. Patients will appreciate the useful advice, and those interested in health-care policy reform will find timely information, too.-Elizabeth Williams, Washoe Cty. Lib. Syst., Reno Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More