Empowering Patients and Supporting Health Care Providers—New Avenues for High Quality Care and Safety.

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Empowering Patients and Supporting Health Care Providers—New Avenues for High Quality Care and Safety.

August 11, 2021

Rimondini M, Busch IM, eds. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18.

Patient/clinician relationships supported by organizational culture and individual wellness efforts are core to the provision of high-quality care and process improvement engagement. This article collection highlights trainee attitudes about patient safety and how respect and support for enhancing the care experience of both patients and those who care for them are foundational to safe, effective care.

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