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Who killed patient safety?

Hemmelgarn C, Hatlie MJ, Sheridan S, et al. Who killed patient safety? J Patient Saf Risk Manage. 2022;27(2):56-58. doi:10.1177/25160435221077778.

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July 20, 2022
Hemmelgarn C, Hatlie MJ, Sheridan S, et al. J Patient Saf Risk Manage. 2022;27(2):56-58.
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This commentary, authored by patients and families who have experienced medical errors, argues current patient safety efforts in the United States lack urgency and commitment, even as the World Health Organization is increasing its efforts. They call on policy makers and safety agencies to collaborate with the Patients for Patient Safety US organization to move improvement efforts forward.

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Hemmelgarn C, Hatlie MJ, Sheridan S, et al. Who killed patient safety? J Patient Saf Risk Manage. 2022;27(2):56-58. doi:10.1177/25160435221077778.