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. 2004 Jan 17;328(7432):162-4.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7432.162.

Using industrial processes to improve patient care

Terry Young  1 , Sally Brailsford, Con Connell, Ruth Davies, Paul Harper, Jonathan H Klein
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Using industrial processes to improve patient care

Terry Young et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Might industrial processes improve quality, reduce waiting times, and enhance the working environment?

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The NHS could learn from methods to improve industrial processes Credit: STEVEN POETZER/PHOTONICA
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