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Application of communication technologies in ensuring patient safety in home care: Pros and cons

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Keyvanloo Shahrestanaki S, Amrollah Majdabadi Kohne Z, Najafi Ghezeljeh T. Application of communication technologies in ensuring patient safety in home care: Pros and cons. NPT. 2024;11(3):201-203.