The neurologist and patient safety.

Thomas H. Glick

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The neurologist and patient safety.

May 11, 2005

Glick TH. Neurologist. 2005;11(3):140-149.

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The author reviews data on errors in neurology and identifies key areas for minimizing medical error in this specialty: accurate and timely diagnosis, effective information transfer, and patient safety education.

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