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At the Precipice of Quality Health Care: The Role of the Toxicologist in Enhancing Patient and Medication Safety.

J Med Toxicol. 2015;11:165-166, 252-273.

This special issue highlights proceedings from a conference that explored the intersection of toxicology and patient safety improvement. Articles explore how toxicologists can contribute to medication safety efforts through simulation training, collaborating with organizations such as poison control centers, and utilizing communication tools to enhance teamwork.

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