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Closed medical negligence claims can drive patient safety and reduce litigation.
Pegalis SE, Bal BS. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012;470:1398-1404.
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Clinical Area
Medicine
Approach to Improving Safety
Malpractice Litigation
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United States of America