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Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety.

Parry D, Odedra A, Fagbohun M, et al. Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;61(8):509-513. doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.07.004.

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October 4, 2023
Parry D, Odedra A, Fagbohun M, et al. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;61(8):509-513.
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Parry D, Odedra A, Fagbohun M, et al. Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;61(8):509-513. doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.07.004.