Plan for quality to improve patient safety at the point of care.

Sharon S. Ehrmeyer

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Plan for quality to improve patient safety at the point of care.

August 17, 2011

Ehrmeyer SS. Ann Saudi Med. 2011;31(4).

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This review discusses the impact of point-of-care testing on patient safety and recommends areas for improvement.

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