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Carlowe J. Nursing Times. April 28, 2009.

This article focuses on the National Health Service's interest in patient safety in general practice settings and efforts to expand research in this area.

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Newspaper/Magazine Article

Setting of Care

Home Care

Ambulatory Clinic or Office

Target Audience

Clinical Area

General Internal Medicine

Approach to Improving Safety

Audit and Feedback

Practice Guidelines

Error Reporting and Analysis

Patient Safety Indicators

Origin/Sponsor

United Kingdom