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Book Synopsis
Human factors relates to the interaction of humans and technical systems. Human factors engineering analyzes tasks, considering the components in relation to a number of factors focusing particularly on human interactions and the interface between people working within systems. This book will help instructors teach the topic of human factors.

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“Though pocket-sized, this guide offers a lot, drawing attention to the challenges and opportunities created by human factors in healthcare. Its objectives are clear, coverage broad, and advice informed and practical. It achieves its purpose and is recommended.” (Doody’s, 3 January 2014)



Table of Contents

Working group, vi

Contributors, vii

Foreword, viii

Preface, ix

Acknowledgements, xii

Contact details and further information, xiii

Chapter 1 Introduction to human factors in medicine, 1

Chapter 2 Human cognition and error, 10

Chapter 3 Situation awareness, 20

Chapter 4 Leadership and teamworking, 28

Chapter 5 Personality and behaviour, 36

Chapter 6 Communication and assertiveness, 42

Chapter 7 Decision making, 51

Chapter 8 Fatigue and stress, 61

Chapter 9 Key elements in communication: briefing and debriefing, 71

Chapter 10 Organisational culture, 79

Chapter 11 Guidelines, checklists and protocols, 85

Anthology, 91

Index, 97

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/01/2013
      ISBN13: 9781118339701, 978-1118339701
      ISBN10: 1118339703
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Human factors relates to the interaction of humans and technical systems. Human factors engineering analyzes tasks, considering the components in relation to a number of factors focusing particularly on human interactions and the interface between people working within systems. This book will help instructors teach the topic of human factors.

      Trade Review

      “Though pocket-sized, this guide offers a lot, drawing attention to the challenges and opportunities created by human factors in healthcare. Its objectives are clear, coverage broad, and advice informed and practical. It achieves its purpose and is recommended.” (Doody’s, 3 January 2014)



      Table of Contents

      Working group, vi

      Contributors, vii

      Foreword, viii

      Preface, ix

      Acknowledgements, xii

      Contact details and further information, xiii

      Chapter 1 Introduction to human factors in medicine, 1

      Chapter 2 Human cognition and error, 10

      Chapter 3 Situation awareness, 20

      Chapter 4 Leadership and teamworking, 28

      Chapter 5 Personality and behaviour, 36

      Chapter 6 Communication and assertiveness, 42

      Chapter 7 Decision making, 51

      Chapter 8 Fatigue and stress, 61

      Chapter 9 Key elements in communication: briefing and debriefing, 71

      Chapter 10 Organisational culture, 79

      Chapter 11 Guidelines, checklists and protocols, 85

      Anthology, 91

      Index, 97

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