Implementation of a process-orientated multidisciplinary approach (POMA), a system of cost-effective healthcare delivery within a cardiac surgical unit

Quality and Safety in Health Care

Volumn 17, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 459-463

  O'Regan, D ^a   Shah, S ^a   Mirsadraee, S ^a   Al Ruzzeh, S ^a   Karthik, S ^a   Jarvis, M ^a  

^a LEEDS GENERAL INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

CARDIOLOGY SERVICE, HOSPITAL; CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS; COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS; DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNICATION; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PROSPECTIVE STUDIES;

EID: 61449136859     PISSN: 14753898     EISSN: 14753901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/qshc.2006.021279     Document Type: Article

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