An interview with Audrey Nelson. Interviewed by Steven Berman.

Audrey L Nelson

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An interview with Audrey Nelson. Interviewed by Steven Berman.

December 14, 2005

Nelson AL. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(12):665-670.

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The 2005 Eisenberg award winner discusses her work in patient safety with a focus on persons with disabilities.

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