AACE Patient Safety Exchange.

Multi-use Website

AACE Patient Safety Exchange.

June 11, 2008

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists; AACE.

This Web site provides evidence-based patient safety information for clinicians who treat patients with diabetes and other metabolic or endocrine disorders. The site also features case studies.

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