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Patient safety and human error: the big picture

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    CRNA : the Clinical Forum for Nurse Anesthetists
    |March 29, 2001
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    Summary

    Healthcare errors are common and stem from system flaws, not just provider mistakes. Shifting focus to system improvement is key to enhancing patient safety and care quality.

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