An interview with Lucian Leape.

Paul M Schyve

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An interview with Lucian Leape.

November 2, 2005

Schyve PM. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;30(12):653-658.

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This interview with Dr. Leape, a 2004 Eisenberg Award winner, draws on his extensive experience as a leader in patient safety.

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