ACOG Committee Opinion #320: partnering with patients to improve safety.

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ACOG Committee Opinion #320: partnering with patients to improve safety.

February 15, 2006

ACOG Committee on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.

This committee opinion provides several recommendations for enhancing patients' involvement in their care.

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