RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Clinicians, librarians and patient safety: opportunities for partnership JF Quality and Safety in Health Care JO Qual Saf Health Care FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 218 OP 222 DO 10.1136/qshc.2002.003103 VO 13 IS 3 A1 L Zipperer YR 2004 UL http://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/13/3/218.abstract AB Librarians could improve the safety of medical care through greater participation in patient safety initiatives. A librarian’s expertise in accessing the evidence base could enhance the safety and appropriateness of care in a clinical environment. In addition, librarians could apply specific technical knowledge management skills to medicine. To realize improvements from these skill sets, healthcare leaders must consider ways of working with librarians to enhance patient safety.