Use systems redesign and the law to prevent medical errors and accidents.

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Use systems redesign and the law to prevent medical errors and accidents.

August 18, 2021

Saks MJ, Landsman S. STAT. August 4, 2021.

This article introduces the systemic task of medical error reduction and discusses the need for a business case, enterprise-wide accountability and legal process change to drive improvement.

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