When should students learn about ethics, professionalism and patient safety?

Merrilyn Walton; Heather Jeffery; Samantha Van Staalduinen; Linda Klein; Imogene Rothnie

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When should students learn about ethics, professionalism and patient safety?

August 14, 2013

Walton M, Jeffery H, Van Staalduinen S, et al. Clin Teach. 2013;10(4):224-9.

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This commentary outlines a mandatory program that introduced patient-centered concepts into medical training.

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