Learning from adverse events and near misses.

Caprice C. Greenberg

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Learning from adverse events and near misses.

January 15, 2009

Greenberg CC. J Gastrointest Surg. 2009;13(1):3-5.

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This commentary explains how identifying latent conditions and system vulnerabilities in the operating room can help prevent future errors.

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