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Frequency, type and clinical importance of medication history errors at admission to hospital: a systematic review
Vincent C. Tam, Sandra R. Knowles, Patricia L. Cornish, Nowell Fine, Romina Marchesano and Edward E. Etchells
CMAJ August 30, 2005 173 (5) 510-515; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.045311
Vincent C. Tam
Sandra R. Knowles
Patricia L. Cornish
Nowell Fine
Romina Marchesano
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Frequency, type and clinical importance of medication history errors at admission to hospital: a systematic review
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Frequency, type and clinical importance of medication history errors at admission to hospital: a systematic review
Vincent C. Tam, Sandra R. Knowles, Patricia L. Cornish, Nowell Fine, Romina Marchesano, Edward E. Etchells
CMAJ Aug 2005, 173 (5) 510-515; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.045311
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