Patient safety laboratories: states pave the way for a national effort.

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Patient safety laboratories: states pave the way for a national effort.

March 6, 2005

Finkelstein JB. American Medical News. January 3, 2005.

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States can find themselves in a position to make progress on patient safety in ways that limit the federal government. Stories of their successful efforts provide effective examples for national initiatives.

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