Quality and safety initiatives in the future practice of surgery: meeting patient demands for enhanced professionalism.

Thomas R. Russell

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Quality and safety initiatives in the future practice of surgery: meeting patient demands for enhanced professionalism.

October 21, 2009

Russell TR. Surg Today. 2009;39(9):739-45.

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This commentary looks at the differences between US and Japanese health care systems, highlights parallel areas of concern, and advocates for surgeon involvement in patient safety improvement.

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