On Patient Safety.

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On Patient Safety.

April 25, 2024

Rickert J, Järvinen TLN, Lee MJ, et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013-2024.

This quarterly commentary explores a wide range of subjects associated with patient safety, such as the impact of disruptive behavior on teams, the value of apologies, and safety challenges inherent in equity ownership of health facilities. Older materials are available online for free.

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