Do older patients' perceptions of safety highlight barriers that could make their care safer during organisational care transfers?

Jason Scott; Pamela Dawson; Diana Jones

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Do older patients' perceptions of safety highlight barriers that could make their care safer during organisational care transfers?

January 30, 2005

Scott J, Dawson P, Jones D. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;21(2).

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This study conducted semi-structured interviews with patients and identified communication, responsiveness, trust, and traditional safety risks as key themes highlighted from their personal experiences.

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