Cultural diversity: what role does it play in patient safety?

Katherine B. Ardoin; Kathleen B. Wilson

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Cultural diversity: what role does it play in patient safety?

August 25, 2010

Ardoin KB, Wilson KB. Nurs Womens Health. 2010;14(4):322-6.

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This commentary offers recommendations for nurses to ensure patient safety when caring for patients from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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