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Review
. 2004 May 8;328(7448):1124-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7448.1124.

Lessons from developing nations on improving health care

Donald M Berwick  1
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Review

Lessons from developing nations on improving health care

Donald M Berwick. BMJ. .

Erratum in

  • BMJ. 2004 May 29;328(7451):1301

Abstract

Evaluation of projects to improve health care in resource poor countries can provide ideas and inspiration to the often stalled efforts in healthcare organisations of wealthy nations

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Patient receives tuberculosis treatment as part of Carabayllo project Credit: PARTNERS IN HEALTH
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Carabayllo district of Lima: work here shows tuberculosis can be treated in resource poor settings Credit: PARTNERS IN HEALTH
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