Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9929388 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Identification of factors associated with failure to use proven treatments, including high-risk groups that would derive particular benefit from effective therapies, provides an opportunity to focus quality improvement interventions. The association of lower hospital mortality with better use of selected medical treatments supports their measurement to improve quality of care.
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Authors
Christopher B. MD, Philippe Gabriel MD, Eric MD, MPH, José MD, Frans MD, PhD, Eva RN, Jeanna Allegrone, Omar H. MD, MPH, Werner MD, Keith A.A. MB, ChB, Kim A. MD, GRACE Investigators GRACE Investigators,