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Comment
. 2007 Apr;16(2):82-3.
doi: 10.1136/qshc.2006.020362.

Differing perspectives on patient involvement in patient safety

Vikki A Entwistle  1
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Comment

Differing perspectives on patient involvement in patient safety

Vikki A Entwistle. Qual Saf Health Care. 2007 Apr.

Abstract

Some interventions to support patient involvement in patient safety may be justified—perhaps even ethically required

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