The DNA damage response and patient safety: engaging our molecular biology-oriented colleagues.

Karin Pukk; David C. Aron

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The DNA damage response and patient safety: engaging our molecular biology-oriented colleagues.

August 31, 2005

Pukk K, Aron DC. International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 2005;17(4).

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Drawing on parallels between organisms and organizations, the authors advocate that clinicians collaborate with biomedical scientists to learn about complex systems and improve patient safety management.

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