Review Barcode identification for transfusion safety. Citation Text: Murphy MF, Kay JD. Barcode identification for transfusion safety. Curr Opin Hematol. 2004;11(5):334-338. doi:10.1097/01.moh.0000142801.38087.e5 Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 27, 2005 Murphy MF, Kay JDS. Curr Opin Hematol. 2004;11(5):334-338. View more articles from the same authors. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Murphy MF, Kay JD. Barcode identification for transfusion safety. 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Exploring the concept of medication discrepancy within the context of patient safety to improve population health. December 9, 2009
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