The Sociology of Healthcare Safety and Quality presents a series of research-informed readings on the sociological contributions of technologies, practices, experiences, and organizational quality and safety across a range of healthcare contexts. * Represents the first collection of peer-reviewed research articles showcasing ways that sociology can contribute to the ongoing policy concern of healthcare safety and quality * Features original contributions from leading experts in healthcare related fields from three continents * Reveals the state-of-the art in sociological analyses of contemporary healthcare safety and quality along with future directions in the field * Offers sociological insights from the perspectives of managers, clinicians, and patients