Getting Results: Reliably Communicating and Acting on Critical Test Results.

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Getting Results: Reliably Communicating and Acting on Critical Test Results.

July 12, 2006

Schiff G, ed. Oakbrook Terrace IL: Joint Commission Resources; 2006. ISBN: 9781599400013.

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This book is a collection of articles and case studies on how health care organizations are improving communication of critical test results.

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