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Ambulatory safety nets to reduce missed and delayed diagnoses of cancer.

Emani S, Sequist TD, Lacson R, et al. Ambulatory Safety Nets to Reduce Missed and Delayed Diagnoses of Cancer. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2019;45(8):552-557. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2019.05.010.

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August 14, 2019
Emani S, Sequist TD, Lacson R, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2019;45(8):552-557.
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Emani S, Sequist TD, Lacson R, et al. Ambulatory Safety Nets to Reduce Missed and Delayed Diagnoses of Cancer. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2019;45(8):552-557. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2019.05.010.