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Nov 2021
31m 29s

Doctor Informed - The patterns which eme...

The BMJ
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When you hear the reports from a major patient safety issue, it will be shocking to hear how they have played out - but the patterns in behaviour, of people and institutions which have gone disastrously wrong, can be seen throughout healthcare. As this first series of Doctor Informed unfolds, we'll be exploring these patterns, and bring you evidence and exp ... Show More
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