Commentary Nurses' role in communication and patient safety. Citation Text: Nadzam DM. Nurses' role in communication and patient safety. J Nurs Care Qual. 2009;24(3):184-188. doi:10.1097/01.NCQ.0000356905.87452.62. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL July 8, 2009 Nadzam DM. J Nurs Care Qual. 2009;24(3):184-188. View more articles from the same authors. This article offers strategies to enhance communication and teamwork in nursing practice. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Nadzam DM. Nurses' role in communication and patient safety. J Nurs Care Qual. 2009;24(3):184-188. doi:10.1097/01.NCQ.0000356905.87452.62. 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Pediatric safety in the emergency department: identifying risks and preparing to care for child and family. July 23, 2008
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Changes in early high-risk opioid prescribing practices after policy interventions in Washington State. October 28, 2020
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CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain - United States, 2022. November 16, 2022
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