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Medical Errors and Patient Safety: A Curriculum Guide for Teaching Medical Students and Family Practice Residents.

March 6, 2005

Halbach JL; Sullivan L; New York Medical College

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This curriculum was developed based on the authors' experiences in patient safety educational efforts. The content covers ethical issues, management of medical error, the personal effect of error on physicians, prevention of medical error, and how to educate students about patient safety.

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