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Health information exchange and patient safety.

November 7, 2007

Kaelber DC, Bates DW. J Biomed Inform. 2007;40(6 Suppl):S40-5.

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This review spotlights specific areas in which health information exchange can enhance patient safety, from improved processing of medication, laboratory, radiology, and public health information, to better communication between patients and providers.

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