Read Your Notes
Carl-Erich Kruse July 29, 2019
Reading the notes generated from your medical visit can help you stay on top of your own health, including catching errors that may be corrected before harm results.
Reading the notes generated from your medical visit can help you stay on top of your own health, including catching errors that may be corrected before harm results.
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