Closed medical negligence claims can drive patient safety and reduce litigation.

Steven E. Pegalis; Sonny Bal

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Closed medical negligence claims can drive patient safety and reduce litigation.

April 6, 2012

Pegalis SE, Bal S. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012;470(5):1398-404.

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This review evaluates the impact of peer review and tort reform measures on patient safety.

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