Pulmonary lobectomy patient care pathway: A model to control cost and maintain quality
The Annals of Thoracic SurgeryPublished 1 August 1997
Cameron D. Wright, John C. Wain, Hermes C. Grillo, Ashby C. Moncure, Stephanie Macaluso, Douglas J. Mathisen
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The institution of a lobectomy patient care pathway appeared to reduce length of stay and costs and provided a framework to begin systematic quality control measures to enhance patient care.
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The institution of a lobectomy patient care pathway appeared to reduce length of stay and costs. The pathway provided a framework to begin systematic quality control measures to enhance patient care.
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