Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005.

William E. Fassett

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Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005.

July 23, 2010

Fassett WE. Ann Pharmacother. 2006;40(5):917-24.

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The author reviews key research that led to the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, summarizes the primary elements of the act, and discusses its potential impact.

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