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Reports of Adverse Events in Health Care
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Public Health authorities also monitor health conditions that result from medical interventions—i.e. are the consequence of care.

Surveillance for these helps to improve health care as well as providing information to stem outbreaks. It also serves as an important indicator of the quality of care.
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Last reviewed: 03 January 2008
Last updated: 03 January 2008
First published: 03 January 2008
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