The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 2 , Pages 153-155 , February 2008

Technology and Pediatric Patient Safety: What to Target is the Dilemma

  • Fiona Howard Levy, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Fiona Howard Levy, MD, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, 1935 Motor St, Dallas, TX 75235.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.11.002

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 2 , Pages 153-155 , February 2008

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