This book helps the next generation of doctors understand how to contribute to making healthcare safer. Patient safety is increasingly important in medical practice today and is becoming a core part of training for medical students and foundation doctors. This book will enable the student or junior doctor to challenge and innovate in practice to improve patient safety and care. It takes a practical approach and explores what patient safety is, why it is important, how to involve patients, the role of education, technology and resources, how to be an innovative practitioner and measuring the impact of patient safety initiatives.Key Features:Practical guidance on a subject of central importance within medical practice today;Case studies from junior doctors shows the relevance to clinical practice;Activities help build decision-making skills and are useful for teaching;Links to relevant outcomes of GMC's Tomorrow's Doctors and course requirements.