Healthcare Design blog urges healthcare designers to take the time to check and source research
A blog on the Healthcare Design website says that verifying facts is crucial in evidence-based design. The writer urges healthcare designers to take the time to check and source research. "And when you hear these statements from others, ask questions. Be an informed consumer and an informed source," writes Ellen Taylor.
August 4, 2016
Topic Area: Architecture
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