Should medical malpractice prevention be considered separately or as an integral part of comprehensive health care safety improvement?

John A. Enbom

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Should medical malpractice prevention be considered separately or as an integral part of comprehensive health care safety improvement?

May 21, 2019

Enbom JA. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013;208(6):495-8.

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Exploring the relationship between liability payments and patient safety, this commentary recommends that the concepts be combined to inform and drive improvement.

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