The London Declaration.

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The London Declaration.

February 22, 2006

World Alliance for Patient Safety; World Health Organization; Patients for Patient Safety

In this statement, Patients for Patient Safety pledge their commitment to representing and collaborating with patients to reduce medical errors.

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