Patient safety in clinical research articles.

Anthony M Vintzileos; Peter S Finamore; Genevieve B Sicuranza; Cande Ananth V

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Patient safety in clinical research articles.

August 21, 2013

Vintzileos AM, Finamore PS, Sicuranza GB, et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2013;123(2):93-5.

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This commentary recommends including information in clinical articles on how to apply research results to patient safety to help drive improvement efforts.

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