DO HARM: Nosocomial Disease and the Institutions That Manufacture the Harm They Promise to Cure

"Do Harm" explores the history and ongoing challenges of hospital-acquired infections, tracing their origins back to 19th-century Vienna and highlighting how medicine’s own advancements can inadvertently cause harm. The book examines the deep roots of institutional harm across various settings, including prisons, schools, and religious institutions, revealing how trust and safety often become intertwined with, or even compromised by, the very systems meant to protect us. It also considers the complex balance between necessary functions and unintended consequences in healthcare and societal institutions.