Patient Safety in Family Medicine through the Eyes of People with Chronic Conditions in Slovenia
By: Staša Grabar and Zalika Klemenc-Ketiš
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Language: English
Page range: 94 - 103
Submitted on: Oct 17, 2025
Accepted on: Apr 14, 2026
Published on: Jun 1, 2026
Published by: National Institute of Public Health, Slovenia
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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