Wall of Silence: The Untold Story of the Medical Mistakes That Kill and Injure Millions of Americans
Read what prominent Americans have said about Wall of Silence:
"A call to arms for families who have had loved ones disabled or die in the pursuit of medical treatment... Well-written and researched, Wall of Silence, highlights this timely topic in a unique way that will evoke the reader's own personal experiences." Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter "Timely and extraordinary... The authors portray riveting stories of medical errors and what needs to be done to solve this vexing problem. A must-read for patients and families on how they can protect themselves." The Honorable Thomas Kean, Former Governor of New Jersey, Co-Chair of the September 11th Commission "In a clear and eloquent voice, Wall of Silence reinforces an issue that the health care system has not wanted to address." James A. Block, M.D., Former CEO, Johns Hopkins Health System The tragic accounts gathered here... are a warning. They remind us of the importance of being careful and alert. Real care of the sick does not begin with costly procedures, but with the cultivation of a kind heart." His Holiness the Dalai Lama "Exciting! Tremendous that Wall of Silence has been written. The horror stories have to be told." James E. Burke, Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson Wall of Silence does a really terrific job of putting a face on the statistics regarding medical error…. (D)emonstrates many of the different ways this serious problem is manifest throughout the health care system.” Bill Novelli, CEO, AARP Wall of Silence does something no one else has done – tell the real stories of medical errors.” Gail Warden, Henry Ford Health System, Former Chairman, American Hospital Association “This very readable and comprehensive book puts medical errors in a compelling human context. The lay reader will better understand the complex underlying issues that affect mistakes being made, but also will better understand the human toll.” William C. Richardson, President and CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Chair, Institute of Medicine Committee on Quality of Health Care in America “Wall of Silence should be required reading for every American who uses, or is a potential user of, the health care system…. (W)ithout placing unfair blame on dedicated health providers, the authors alert us to this major and complex problem. Most important, it empowers each of us to guard against being a victim by being an educated consumer…. Wall of Silence will serve as a wake-up call for each of us.” Rheba de Tornyay, R.N., Ed.D., Dean Emeritus, University of Washington School of Nursing “…a respository of information and set of clear opportunities for safety that the public can use.” Geraldine Bednash, R.N., PH.D., R.A.A.N., Executive Director, American Association of Colleges of Nursing “This is a book that should interest all Americans, as we are all affected by the health care system. With an array of examples that are revealing and sometimes shocking, the authors clearly illustrate many of the systemic problems that need addressing and offer some pragmatic steps that the public and health care professionals can take to enhance the reliability of care.” The Honorable Matthew F. McHugh, Former Congressman from New York “A compelling story of what the public needs to be concerned about.” William Roper, M.D., M.P.H., Dean, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Former Directors, Centers for Disease Control, Former Administrator, Health Care Financing Administration, Former White House health care advisor “Gibson and Singh have moved beyond statistics, or ‘system’ terminology, to put the human face, and story, in front of us. Nurses, doctors, pharmacists, patients, and families want care to be safer, and the Wall of Silence illustrates how that can be done.” Mary Foley, M.S., R.N., Past President, American Nurses Association “The harrowing stories by patients and their families--and physicians--an urgent need for sweeping changes in the culture of medicine. Gibson and Singh speak to the necessary review of physicians’ efforts toward patient care.” Eric J. Hodgson, M.D., National President 2002-2003, American Medical Student Association “I’m so happy that Gibson and Singh have given voice to those of us who have suffered at the hands of this broken and greed-driven health care industry.” Kay McVay, R.N., President, California Nurses Association |
