Science-based training in patient safety and quality.

Peter Pronovost; Myron L. Weisfeldt

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Science-based training in patient safety and quality.

June 27, 2012

Pronovost P, Weisfeldt ML. Ann Intern Med. 2012;157(2):141-3.

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This editorial advocates that resources be aligned to develop and support the emerging patient safety research community.

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