Part of the series Avoiding Errors, this volume focuses on avoiding errors in adult medicine and is aimed at junior medical staff and consultants. Topics discussed include errors and their causes, medical-legal aspects, and investigation and dealing with errors. Thirty-four clinical cases are included which discuss civil liability, negligence, compensation, unexpected death, complaints, competence, and restraint. Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)