Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks.

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Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks.

March 19, 2008

Gluck PA, ed. Obstet Gynecol Clin. 2008;35(1):1-168.

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This special issue comprehensively addresses the topics of medical errors and patient safety and highlights numerous strategies to improve safety in obstetrics and gynecology.

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