Non-emergency patient transport: what are the quality and safety issues? A systematic review.

Isla M. Hains; Anne Marks; Andrew Georgiou; Johanna I. Westbrook

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Non-emergency patient transport: what are the quality and safety issues? A systematic review.

February 2, 2011

Hains IM, Marks A, Georgiou A, et al. Int J Qual Health Care. 2011;23(1):68-75.

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This systematic review found that communication, efficiency, and appropriateness are key factors in ensuring high quality and safe non-emergency transport services.

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