Radio frequency identification applications in hospital environments.

Angela M Wicks; John K Visich; Suhong Li

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Radio frequency identification applications in hospital environments.

August 16, 2006

Wicks AM, Visich JK, Li S. Hosp Top. 2007;84(3):3-9.

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The authors discuss the potential benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID) in hospitals along with challenges in implementing this technology.

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