Why report outcomes when process measures will suffice?

Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes

Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Worsley Building, Level 11, Clarendon Way, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.

Published: January 2017

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