National audits need more sensitive and specific outcome measures for quality improvement
Nelson, R.; Kerr, R.; May, P.; Kitchen, N.; Jenkins, A.
Bmj 349: G6025
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0959-8138 PMID: 25301377 Document Number: 677449
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