Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety.

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Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety.

November 7, 2012

Aparasu R, ed. Princeton, NJ: Dove Press. ISSN: 1179-1365.

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This journal provides articles that cover a variety of safety issues in health care, including risk management, health literacy, and patient satisfaction.

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