How to improve the safety of patients treated in the NHS.
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The NHS relies on a variety of different staff, medicines and equipment in order to provide health care. Coupled with the volume of patients being treated, this can make it difficult to maintain safety. A new report from the National Audit Office looks at what can be done to make the NHS a safer environment for patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 101 49 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005