Winning the battle for standardization.

Robert P. Durkee; Lee W. Richard

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Winning the battle for standardization.

November 7, 2007

Durkee RP, Richard LW. Health Manag Technol. 2007;28(10):34-37.

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This article outlines the challenges and successes the US Army Medical Department has experienced in its approach to implementing medication reconciliation technology.

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