Safer by design
BMJPublished 24 January 2008
Alison Tonks
Citations7
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Steps to make the NHS mistake-proof are being taken to reduce the number of errors and improve the quality of care.
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Thousands of patients each year are harmed by medical errors, many of which could be prevented. Alison Tonks reports on steps to make the NHS mistake-proof
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Health Professions
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