Linda T. Kohn, Janet M. Corrigan, & Molla S. Donaldson (2000)
National Academies Press.
Abstract. The Institute of Medicine's foundational report estimating 44,000-98,000 US deaths/year from preventable medical errors, arguing that the problem lies in systems rather than individuals. The most-cited reference in patient-safety literature and the impetus for modern healthcare-IT investment.
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