Newspaper/Magazine Article Man falls off surgical table; St. Joseph's Hospital sued. Citation Text: Smith ML; Wolfe WA. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL August 4, 2010 Smith ML; Wolfe WA. View more articles from the same authors. This newspaper article reports on a lawsuit regarding a safety incident that led to injury and subsequent death of a patient. Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Smith ML; Wolfe WA. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Ranking of the Rate of State Medical Boards’ Serious Disciplinary Actions, 2019-2021. October 18, 2023 Bipartisan Consensus: The Public Wants Well-Rested Medical Residents to Help Ensure Safe Patient Care. October 5, 2016 Engineering a Learning Healthcare System: A Look at the Future: Workshop Summary. July 27, 2011 Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis. 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