Patient safety in dermatologic surgery: parts 1 and 2.

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Patient safety in dermatologic surgery: parts 1 and 2.

September 30, 2015

Lolis M, Dunbar SW, Goldberg DJ, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2015;73(1):1-26.

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This two-part review series explores patient safety in dermatologic practice. The first article discusses safety issues and error reduction tactics in dermatologic surgical practice, highlighting the importance of correct site identification. The second review examines safety problems associated with cosmetic procedures, including complications around nonphysician operators in this field.

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