Ethical Issues in Patient Safety Research: Interpreting Existing Guidance.

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Ethical Issues in Patient Safety Research: Interpreting Existing Guidance.

August 7, 2013

Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2013. ISBN: 9789241505475.

This guide poses ethical questions for patient safety researchers to help them evaluate and prevent risks inherent in research design.

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