Renewal of surgical quality and safety initiatives: a multispecialty challenge.

Hiram C Polk

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Renewal of surgical quality and safety initiatives: a multispecialty challenge.

April 5, 2006

Polk HC. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006;81(3):345-52.

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The author presents both national and regional activities supporting progress in surgical quality and safety.

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