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The Leapfrog Group: Physicians and patient safety in hospitals, part 1

Author(s)Richard Payerchin

Diagnostic error, patient safety, and how physicians can help in practice and in hospital.

Physicians can use various strategies in the hospital setting to improve diagnosis and patient safety. One good source to learn more is the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, said Jean-Luc Tilly, MPA, PMP, program manager for Leapfrog Group’s health care ratings.

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