Using technology to promote perinatal patient safety.

Patricia Robin McCartney

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Using technology to promote perinatal patient safety.

May 31, 2006

McCartney PR. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2006;35(3):424-31.

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The author presents recommendations for using health care information technology to promote patient safety in perinatal care, as well as specific interventions.

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