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Serious hazards of transfusion (SHOT) haemovigilance and progress is improving transfusion safety.
Bolton-Maggs PH, Cohen H. Br J Haematol. 2013;163:303-314.
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This review summarizes results from a longstanding transfusion safety program in the United Kingdom and recommends strategies for improvement and error reduction based on that evidence.
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