The International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine.

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The International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine.

October 5, 2005

Edwards IR, Lindquist M, eds. Amsterdam, Netherlands. IOS Press. ISSN: 0924-6479

This quarterly journal supports high-quality medical practice with a particular focus on medical, ethical, and legal issues associated with risk and safety.

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