The patient safety battles—put on your armor.

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The patient safety battles—put on your armor.

October 4, 2006

Denham CR.

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The author likens the field of patient safety to a battle, describing the roles of the various "combatants" (stakeholders) and using literary metaphors to outline the systemic approach to preparing for this battle.

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