The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 3 , Pages 303-304 , March 2008

Reliable Implementation of Clinical Pathways: What Will It Take—That Is the Question

  • Jeffrey M. Simmons, MD
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  • Uma R. Kotagal, MBBS, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Uma R. Kotagal, MBBS, MSc, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Health Policy and Clinical Effectiveness, 3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 3025, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039.

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PII: S0022-3476(07)01163-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.12.017

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 3 , Pages 303-304 , March 2008

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