Dangerous and Unapproved Abbreviations at A Joint Commission International Accredited Hospital in Saudi Arabia
Background: Abbreviations which resulted in harmful patient errors or death are termed dangerous abbreviations. These abbreviations were included in The Joint Commission “Do Not Use” list of abbreviations launched in May 2005. Objectives: The aim of the present study is to assess physicians’ and nur...
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Alexandria University
2007-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of High Institute of Public Health |
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