The Role of Hospitalists in Patient Safety.

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The Role of Hospitalists in Patient Safety.

December 2, 2009

Scheurer D, ed. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources; 2009. ISBN: 9781599403045.

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This book discusses the rise of the hospitalist movement within the context of quality and safety and reviews how hospitalists can support several National Patient Safety Goals.

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