The purpose of this article is to explore the theory and practice of risk management and to discuss how nurses can identify and contribute to addressing these issues within their own organisations. The article also allows nurses to consider their position in creating and supporting the environment within which health care is delivered and their role in relation to patients and colleagues. After reading this article the nurse should be able to:
Nursing Standard. 10, 18, 51-56. doi: 10.7748/ns.10.18.51.s47
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