On variability, standardization, and error in diagnostic pathology [3]

American Journal of Surgical Pathology

Volumn 25, Issue 8, 2001, Pages 1101-1103

  Ioachim, H L ^a  

^a College of Physicians and Surgeons ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DIAGNOSTIC ERROR; HEALTH CARE; IATROGENIC DISEASE; LETTER; PATHOLOGY; STANDARDIZATION;

DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS; HOSPITALS; HUMANS; INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE (U.S.); PATHOLOGY, SURGICAL; REPRODUCIBILITY OF RESULTS; UNITED STATES;

EID: 0034938997     PISSN: 01475185     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00000478-200108000-00020     Document Type: Letter

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