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Safer out of hours primary care.

July 28, 2013

Cosford PA, Thomas JM. BMJ. 2010;340:c3194.

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This commentary analyzes a fatal medication overdose by a foreign physician providing care after hours in the United Kingdom and offers recommendations for safe out-of-hours care including tips to improve teamwork, competency verification, and medical record access.

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