Meaningful use and certification of health information technology: what about safety?

Sharona Hoffman; Andy Podgurski

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Meaningful use and certification of health information technology: what about safety?

June 1, 2011

Hoffman S, Podgurski A. J Law Med Ethics. 2011;39(suppl 1):77-80.

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This article explores potential safety concerns surrounding the implementation of health information technology.

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