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Going to a ‘Messy Place’ Together to Prevent Mistakes
May 13, 2015
Duration: 2:13
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Providers don’t need all the answers if they want to protect their patients from medical harm, just a willingness to focus on some unpleasant realities. Dr. Glenn Focht of Children’s Hospital has more than hope on his side.
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