Care transitions: a threat and an opportunity for patient safety.

Carolyn M. Clancy

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Care transitions: a threat and an opportunity for patient safety.

November 15, 2006

Clancy CM. American Journal of Medical Quality. 2006;21(6).

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The author discusses the use of team training strategies to reduce error during patient care handoffs.

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