Medical Error: What Do We Know? What Do We Do?

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Medical Error: What Do We Know? What Do We Do?

August 10, 2005

Rosenthal MM; Sutcliffe KM, eds. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass; 2002.

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Opening with a review of lessons learned since the Harvard Medical Practice Study (HMPS), this book explores the issues involved in identifying solutions for improving patient safety. Experts in the field provide unique perspectives on nursing, the “code of silence,” and mindfulness. The editors close with an essay on driving action in the field through research and an action agenda.

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