Half of all Patient Harm is Preventable
Carl-Erich Kruse
August 30, 2019
Half of all injuries suffered by patients is preventable. Of those injuries, 12% are considered severe.
Half of all injuries suffered by patients is preventable. Of those injuries, 12% are considered severe.
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