The growth of rapid response systems.

Andrew C. Steel; Stuart F. Reynolds

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The growth of rapid response systems.

August 13, 2008

Steel AC, Reynolds SF. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(8):489-95, 433.

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