Patient Safety

Patient-provider interaction

Improved communication between providers and patients – such as hospital patients receiving instructions for recovery at home – may result in improved treatment outcomes and fewer readmissions.

Patient Safety

Patient Safety Indicators

Patient-provider interaction

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Patient Safety

Patient Safety Indicators

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Also of Interest

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Research Roundup: Hospital Performance