Fatal Care: Survive in the U.S. Health System

by Sanjaya Kumar and Sanjaya Kumar MD

Book Overview

Each year as many as 98,000 patient deaths occur in the U.S. as a result of preventable medical errors in hospitals. Preventable medical errors alone impact or harm at least 5 million Americans... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977712117
• ISBN13: 9780977712113
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Interface Publications
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Medical Reference Book For All American Families

Fatal Care is a compelling, sometimes frightening, and educational look at medical errors that occur within the U.S. health care system. The theme of the book is that patients, and their families, need to know what questions to ask and what actions to take to prevent becoming victims of potential medical errors. The strengths of this book are the personalized format which allows the readers to build a rapport with the victims and their families, the understandable use of medical terminology, and lists pointing out what anyone receiving medical care should ask. The primarly weakness was several references to Wikipedia, a source most academic researchers do not consider reliable. Since reading this book, I have twice made inquiries about medical care I and my family have received. I would not have done this in the past. Overall, I believe all people need to learn what Dr. Kumar has to share. I hope this book becomes a common medical reference book in every American household. Becky J. Starnes

People need to read this book!!

Everyone should read this book. It is an important tool for knowing how to protect your loved ones and friends from deadly hospital MISTAKES. I really liked the format of the book. Each chapter tells you "what you'll learn in this chapter", then tells a real life story, and then teaches you how to take what you've learned and apply it when in the hospital to protect yourselves and your loved ones.

John McCormack, patient advocate

Fatal Care: Survive in the U.s. Health System My daughter is in chapter 5 called the Promise, I just read the book its very powerful and emotional, I wish this book was avaiable before my daughter's events because she would be alived today. Please read this book because it will protect your loved ones and teaches you to become an advocate. Great Job Dr. Kumar for speaking out against the untold truth of medical errors.

I know 4 friends and relatives died because simple medical errors!

I know 4 friends and relatives died because simple medical errors! Reading this book probably would have averted their fatal outcomes. If you are admitted into a hospital and don't know what's going on, call or bring someone to help you out!!!!!!!

Long overdue important work

We all should thank Dr. Kumar for calling attention to preventable medical errors, an unnecessary killer of thousands of Americans. This highly readable book brings tears to your eyes as you immerse yourself in the lives of the innocent victims of the US health industry. But, it's not without hope. Dr. Kumar provides hundreds of potentially life saving tips that anyone can use during their next stay in a hospital.