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In military care, a pattern of errors but not scrutiny.

July 9, 2014

LaFraniere S, Lehren AW. New York Times. June 28, 2014.

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Reporting on serious lapses in the care provided by the military health system, this newspaper article highlights how systemic problems, such as inadequate review of incidents, poor communication, and lack of transparency, can contribute to patient harm.

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