Improving patient safety: lessons from rock climbing.

Nic Robertson

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Improving patient safety: lessons from rock climbing.

January 25, 2012

Robertson N. Clin Teach. 2012;9(1):41-4.

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This commentary proposes that applying the buddy system (a safety technique used in rock climbing) to care delivery can improve patient safety.

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