Research article summary (published 28 Sep 2009):

Risky business.

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Author/s: Ellis, Oliver (O);

Affiliation: BMJ, London WC1H 9JR. oellis(-atsign-)bmj.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.) (BMJ), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-; vol 339 (issue ) : pp b3964

Dates: Created 2009/10/01; Completed 2009/10/19;

PMID: 19793780, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/19/2009, IMS Date: )

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Communication Humans Medical Errors - prevention & control

Patient Care Planning Risk Assessment - methods Safety Management - methods

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