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Editorial
. 2007 Jun 30;334(7608):1333-4.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39251.660127.AD.

Performance measurement and equity

Arlene S Bierman, Jocalyn P Clark
Editorial

Performance measurement and equity

Arlene S Bierman et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

To maximise benefits and minimise harm, equity must be built in from the start

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: JPC is an associate editor of the BMJ.

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