Characteristics of Physician Leaders Working to Improve the Quality of Care in Acute Myocardial Infarction
The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and SafetyPublished 1 June 2003
Eric S. Holmboe, Elizabeth H. Bradley, Jennifer A. Mattera, Sarah A. Roumanis, Martha J. Radford, Harlan M. Krumholz
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Understanding the key characteristics of physician leaders is a critical step in helping hospitals choose and develop physician leaders who can effectively bring about meaningful quality improvement.
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Understanding the key characteristics of physician leaders is a critical step in helping hospitals choose and develop physician leaders who can effectively bring about meaningful quality improvement.
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