The spectrum of medical errors: when patients sue.

Jane Grant-Kels; Barry Kels

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The spectrum of medical errors: when patients sue.

September 12, 2012

Grant-Kels J, Kels B. Int J Gen Med. 2012.

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Examining cases of medical error and malpractice, this review details strategies to improve safety in health care.

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