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Hospitals are increasingly dangerous places

BMJ 2003; 326 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.0306178b (Published 01 June 2003) Cite this as: BMJ 2003;326:0306178b
  1. Peadar O'Donohoe1
  1. 1Edinburgh

Accidents in UK hospitals are on the increase, and, according to a report released by the National Audit Office, they cost the NHS at least £173m ($283; €243) (the report was not specific about the time period).

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