Improving teamwork in healthcare: current approaches and the path forward.

Eric J. Thomas

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Improving teamwork in healthcare: current approaches and the path forward.

January 30, 2005

Thomas EJ. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(8):647-50.

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This commentary discusses health care team training and highlights opportunities to build on strengths and address weaknesses.

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