Patient Safety: Research into Practice.

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Patient Safety: Research into Practice.

September 13, 2006

Walshe K, Boaden R. New York NY: Open University Press; 2006.

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This book explores methods of primary research in patient safety and how research findings can best inform policy and frontline activities.

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