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2015 EMS Patient Safety Conference.

Center for Patient Safety. October 30, 2015; St. Louis, MO.

Patient safety problems in prehospital care are receiving increased attention. This conference will discuss issues in emergency medical services, including fatigue among clinicians, challenges to pediatric care, andjust culture.

Conference information 

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