Patient safety: Part I. Patient safety and the dermatologist.

Dirk M. Elston; James S. Taylor; Brett M. Coldiron; Antoinette F Hood; Sandra I Read; Jack S. Resneck; Robert S Kirsner; John C Maize; Sabra Sullivan; John Laskas; C. William Hanke

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Patient safety: Part I. Patient safety and the dermatologist.

August 19, 2009

Elston DM, Taylor JS, Coldiron BM, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009;61(2):179-190.

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Part I of this continuing education series shares background on patient safety as it affects dermatology practice.

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