Knowledge-based information to improve the quality of patient care.

Jenny L Garcia; Karen K Wells

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Knowledge-based information to improve the quality of patient care.

February 25, 2009

Garcia JL, Wells KK. J Healthc Qual. 2009;31(1):30-35.

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This article describes quality initiatives and how librarians can contribute to high quality, safe patient care through appropriate information provision.

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