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Fall risk and prevention agreement: engaging patients and families with a partnership for patient safety.

Vonnes C, Wolf D. Fall risk and prevention agreement: engaging patients and families with a partnership for patient safety. BMJ Open Qual. 2017;6(2):e000038. doi:10.1136/bmjoq-2017-000038.

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November 29, 2017
Vonnes C, Wolf D. BMJ Open Qual. 2017;6(2):e000038.
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Vonnes C, Wolf D. Fall risk and prevention agreement: engaging patients and families with a partnership for patient safety. BMJ Open Qual. 2017;6(2):e000038. doi:10.1136/bmjoq-2017-000038.