Newspaper/Magazine Article Could computerization harm patient safety? Citation Text: Wachter R. Could computerization harm patient safety? MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine. 2006;8(2):84. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL July 12, 2006 Wachter R. MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine. 2006;8(2):84. View more articles from the same authors. This audio commentary addresses problems caused by the use of computer systems in health care and urges the careful implementation of such systems. PubMed citation Free full text (registration required) Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Wachter R. Could computerization harm patient safety? MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine. 2006;8(2):84. 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