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Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2021

01-01-2021 | Climate Change | Editorial Commentary

Quality Improvement: “The Way Forward”

Author: Anu Thukral

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2021

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In the current scenario, when technology is rapidly evolving, medical science is also witnessing innumerable advances. However, when it comes to ensuring patient safety, improving system efficiency, addressing patient needs, and quality improvement (QI), the healthcare systems’ performance is far below optimal. …
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Metadata
Title
Quality Improvement: “The Way Forward”
Author
Anu Thukral
Publication date
01-01-2021
Publisher
Springer India
Keyword
Climate Change
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-020-03527-1

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