To err is human: quality and safety issues in spine care.

David A. Wong; William C. Watters

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To err is human: quality and safety issues in spine care.

May 30, 2007

Wong DA, Watters WC. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007;32(11 Suppl):S2-8.

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The authors discuss a variety of advocacy efforts to heighten awareness and improve safety in spine surgery.

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