
Author: Ibrahim Imam
I am a UK Neurologist with an interest in the different facets of patient safety. In exploring this interest I have come across a variety of books covering different facets of life which have relevance to healthcare which I review on The Doctors Bookshelf. Shortcuts and Pitfalls on the other hand explores the diverse themes that come under the remit of human factors. I hope you find my reflections in both blogs helpful.


The power of checklists in preventing human error

How to develop effective clinical guidelines

The importance of clinical guidelines in preventing medical error

Shortcuts and Pitfalls: the final phase

Safeguarding the second victim of patient safety incidents

The predicament of the second victim of patient safety incidents

The 3 determinants of successful litigations after patient safety incidents
