Dr. Charles Vincent, a psychologist by training, is unquestionably one of the founders of the modern patient safety movement and continues to publish groundbreaking research in the field. This essential textbook discusses the evolution of patient safety efforts, outlines current medical error reduction strategies, and emphasizes practical examples of initiatives to improve patient safety. Dr. Vincent was interviewed for AHRQ WebM&M in 2012, and discussed his career as well as the current state of patient safety in the United Kingdom.