Root cause analysis.

Michael S. Stecker

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Root cause analysis.

June 14, 2011

Stecker MS. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2007;18(1 Pt 1):5-8.

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The author provides an introduction to root cause analysis and its application to study and prevent medical error.

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