Patient Safety in Developing Countries 1st Edition

Patient Safety in Developing Countries (1st Edition) by Yaser Al-Worafi is an essential, practical guide for healthcare professionals navigating the unique safety challenges of low- and middle-income settings. Clear, evidence-informed and regionally attuned, this book addresses patient harm where resources, infrastructure and training vary widely—from rural clinics in Sub-Saharan Africa to urban hospitals across South Asia and Latin America.

Packed with actionable frameworks, the text examines causes of adverse events through systems-thinking, human factors, infection prevention, medication safety and surgical risk reduction. Real-world case examples and culturally sensitive strategies show how small, cost-effective interventions can produce measurable improvements in outcomes and trust. Policymakers, hospital leaders and frontline clinicians will find pragmatic tools for incident reporting, team communication, governance and policy implementation that respect local context.

Whether you are a global health practitioner, NGO program manager, or healthcare administrator seeking scalable solutions, this book translates complex patient-safety science into achievable steps for resource-constrained environments. It emphasizes sustainability, workforce training and community engagement—helping institutions build resilient systems that protect patients and staff alike.

Concise yet comprehensive, Patient Safety in Developing Countries offers an authoritative roadmap for improving care across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. A vital reference for anyone committed to safer, more equitable healthcare delivery—order your copy today and start transforming patient safety where it matters most.

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