Patients, beware: 731 nurses reveal what to watch out for in the hospital.

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Patients, beware: 731 nurses reveal what to watch out for in the hospital.

August 19, 2009

Consumer Reports. 2009 Sep;74(9):18-23.

Drawing from surveys of nurses and patients, this article offers tips on how to improve safety during a hospital stay.

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