Medical errors: overcoming the challenges.

Jawahar Kalra

Commentary

Medical errors: overcoming the challenges.

March 6, 2005

Kalra J. Clin Biochem. 2004;37(12):1063-71.

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This commentary introduces several initiatives intended to help reduce medical error, such as development of reliable reporting systems and promotion of vigorous leadership across health care systems.

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