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Literature review: do rapid response systems reduce the incidence of major adverse events in the deteriorating ward patient?
Massey D, Aitken LM, Chaboyer W. J Clin Nurs. 2010;19:3260-3273.

Finding limited evidence that rapid response systems prevent adverse clinical outcomes, this review explores how to improve their effectiveness.
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