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In U.S. nursing homes, where Covid-19 killed scores, even reports of maggots and rape don’t dock five-star ratings. March 24, 2021
Medical Errors and Patient Safety: A Curriculum Guide for Teaching Medical Students and Family Practice Residents. March 6, 2005
Under the Skin. The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of our Nation. June 29, 2022
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Health Care Opinion Leaders' Views on the Quality and Safety of Health Care in the United States. August 15, 2007
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Patient Safety Innovations Enhancing Support for Patients’ Social Needs to Reduce Hospital Readmissions and Improve Health Outcomes March 29, 2023
Teaching about diagnostic errors through virtual patient cases: a pilot exploration. February 27, 2019
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Crowdsourcing diagnosis for patients with undiagnosed illnesses: an evaluation of CrowdMed. February 3, 2016