While focusing on the care of patients with myocardial infarction, the messages contained in this book can apply to any area of medicine. The first half deals with clinical governance (UK style): use of performance indicators and league tables; the choice between process or outcome measures; and an overview of national benchmarking projects in the UK dealing with coronary heart disease, asthma and stroke.
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