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Communicating Critical Test Results.
Burlington, MA: Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors; 2003.

This set of materials provides checklists, worksheets, and other aids to help implement a reliable critical test result communication program. A previous AHRQ WebM&M commentary addressed the issue of communication surrounding critical laboratory values. 
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