Communication for Nurses: How to Prevent Harmful Events and Promote Patient Safety.

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Communication for Nurses: How to Prevent Harmful Events and Promote Patient Safety.

May 12, 2010

Schuster PM, Nykolyn L. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2010. ISBN: 9780803625303.

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This publication promotes fundamental communication skills to enable nurses to prevent errors and support patient safety.

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