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Counterheroism, common knowledge, and ergonomics: concepts from aviation that could improve patient safety. Classic icon
Lewis GH, Vaithianathan R, Hockey PM, Hirst G, Bagian JP. Milbank Q. 2011;89:4-38.

This commentary describes aviation error prevention tactics and suggests that adopting these initiatives in health care can improve patient safety.
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