Quality and Safety of Healthcare in Switzerland.

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Quality and Safety of Healthcare in Switzerland.

December 4, 2019

Vincent C, Staines A. Bern, Switzerland: Federal Department of Home Affairs, Federal Office of Public Health; 2019.

Patient safety is a goal for countries worldwide. This report assessed the current state of safety in Switzerland. The review discusses opportunities available to enhance transparency, quality improvement initiatives, implementation capacity and governance.

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