Commentary Science and patient safety. Citation Text: Vincent CA. Science and patient safety. CMAJ. 2013;185(2):110-1. doi:10.1503/cmaj.120792. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL October 17, 2012 Vincent CA. CMAJ. 2013;185(2):110-1. View more articles from the same authors. This commentary recommends a coordinated scientific research effort to analyze patient safety concerns and potential improvement initiatives. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Vincent CA. Science and patient safety. CMAJ. 2013;185(2):110-1. doi:10.1503/cmaj.120792. 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