Tracing the foundations of a conceptual framework for a patient safety ontology.

W. B Runciman; G. R Baker; P Michel; S Dovey; R. J Lilford; N Jensen; R Flin; W. B Weeks; P Lewalle; I Larizgoitia; D W Bates

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Tracing the foundations of a conceptual framework for a patient safety ontology.

September 22, 2010

Runciman WB, Baker GR, Michel P, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2010;19(6).

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This essay describes how the WHO international classification for patient safety system was developed and discusses its potential to evolve over time.

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