A Never Event: Exposing the Largest Outbreak of Hepatitis C in

A Never Event: Exposing the Largest Outbreak of Hepatitis C in American Healthcare History

CANCER CLINIC CAUSES WORST HEPATITIS OUTBREAK IN US HISTORY

In the small farming community of Fremont, Nebraska, townspeople eagerly welcomed an acclaimed doctor as the first full-time oncologist at their new cancer treatment centerâ€”but the fanfare soon turned into a nightmare.
During chemotherapy treatments, 857 patients who were already waging the fights of their lives against cancer, were inexplicably exposed to the deadly, blood-borne hepatitis C virus. At least ninety-nine of them contracted the lethal illness. The horror was unprecedentedâ€”this was the largest healthcare-transmitted outbreak of hepatitis C in American history.
A Never Eventâ€”a term used to describe a preventable medical tragedyâ€”is a searing story of recklessness, deception and betrayal. Itâ€™s part mystery, part courtroom drama.
Written by a survivor of the tragedy and an attorney who represented many of the victims, A Never Event is a wake-up call to medical and legal communities nationwide.
â€œ[A] harrowing accountâ€¦ I commend [McKnightâ€™s] advocacy and efforts to raise awareness about healthcare-related infections and other potentially life-threatening illnesses.â€â€”Hon. Shelley Berkley, congresswoman, Nevada
â€œThe wake-up call to doctors, nurses and to patients.â€â€”Joe Hardy, MD, Nevada State Assembly
â€œA â€˜must-readâ€™ for patients.â€ â€”Charles Stokes, president and CEO, CDC Foundation
â€œ[McKnightâ€™s] story has provided hope to people across the nation.â€â€”Lawrence Sands, DO, MPH
Country USA
Brand History Examined, LLC
Manufacturer History Examined, LLC
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
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EANs 9780615394978
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	History Examined, LLC
Manufacturer	History Examined, LLC
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780615394978
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

A Never Event: Exposing the Largest Outbreak of Hepatitis C in American Healthcare History

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