Blood, Sweat & Tears 

Blood, Sweat and Tears – Becoming a Better Surgeon is a book written by trauma surgeon Philip Stahel. The book is about Stahel’s 20-year journey as a surgeon from his rookie years to becoming a “global patient safety advocate, renowned academician and teacher, and compassionate surgeon”. In the book, Stahel asks the question, “Why are experienced surgeons still creating so many adverse events?” and provides pragmatic examples on how surgeons can become more empathetic and capable of providing safe, compassionate, and effective patient care.

All surgeons want to be respected by their peers, appreciated by their patients, and valued by their communities. However, the number of surgical complications and preventable medical errors remains unacceptably high. According to the author, experienced surgeons still create so many adverse events due to the failure of the current patient safety protocols and checklists to keep patients safe. He believes that physician-driven initiatives with credible leadership are needed to build a sustainable “culture of patient safety”.

The book is written for a wide audience and is based on the paradigm that “good judgment comes from experience which comes from poor judgment”. It provides in-depth coverage of all the critical and timely components of safe surgical care, relates practical tips for improving the quality of partnerships between surgeons and patients, and offers a practical guide on how to reduce the learning curve to becoming a better surgeon.

Reviews for the book have been overwhelmingly positive. One reviewer said, “Blood, Sweat & Tears: How to Become a Better Surgeon is a remarkable book that emphasizes empathy and communication, provocatively authored by a surgeon.” Another stated that “As a veteran Registered Nurse I feel that this book is a must-read for anyone in health care!” The book has captivated both medical professionals and laypersons alike.

The book provides practical examples on how good surgeons can grow from being technically brilliant to becoming empathetic and capable of providing safe, compassionate, and more effective patient care. It emphasizes the need for surgeons to develop better communication skills and improve the quality of partnerships between surgeons and patients.

Blood, Sweat and Tears – Becoming a Better Surgeon is not only for surgeons but also for anyone in the healthcare industry who wants to improve patient outcomes and reduce preventable medical errors. The book offers insight into the challenges of the healthcare system and provides practical solutions for improving patient care.

If you’re interested in patient safety and eventually receiving high-quality medical care, if you have a sense of humor, and you would like a different perspective on healthcare, this is the book for you! Blood, Sweat and Tears – Becoming a Better Surgeon is available for purchase from TFM Publishing Ltd. Order your copy today and start improving patient outcomes and reducing preventable medical errors!

Product Details

• Publisher: TFM Publishing Ltd; February 1, 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781910079270
• ISBN: 9781910079300