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      • Module 1: Case for Change: Principle
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      • Module 1: A Fair and Just Culture: Principle
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    • Sharing the Vision & Taking Action
      • Module 1: Case for Change: Principle
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      • Module 1: The Science of Patient Safety
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        • Module 7: Synposes of Recommended Readings
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        • Module 8: Synopses of Recommended Readings
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        • Module 10: Synopses of Recommended Readings
  • Reducing Diagnostic Errors: Now Offering CE & CME Credits
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