The evolving role of health educators in advancing patient safety: forging partnerships and leading change.

Annette Mercurio

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The evolving role of health educators in advancing patient safety: forging partnerships and leading change.

April 11, 2007

Mercurio A. Health Promot Pract. 2007;8(2):119-27.

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The author discusses the ways in which health educators are expanding their competencies to enhance patient safety, including building a patient-centered culture and collaborating with patients and families.

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