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Detecting differences in quality of care: the sensitivity of measures of process and outcome in treating acute myocardial infarction

BMJ 1995; 311 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.311.7008.793 (Published 23 September 1995) Cite this as: BMJ 1995;311:793

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