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Preventing Medical Errors

The following are some resources about preventing medical errors.

Last reviewed and updated: October 2007
AAOS does not review or endorse accuracy or effectiveness of materials, treatments or physicians.
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Related Links
New Patient Safety Program Moves Forward (http://www2.aaos.org/aaos/archives/bulletin/feb03/patnt.htm)
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors (http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tips.htm)
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children (http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tipkid.htm)
Your Medicine: Play it Safe (http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/safemeds/safemeds.htm)
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