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A systematic review of medical practice variation in OECD countries

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  • Corallo, Ashley N.
  • Croxford, Ruth
  • Goodman, David C.
  • Bryan, Elisabeth L.
  • Srivastava, Divya
  • Stukel, Therese A.

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Major variations in medical practice have been documented internationally. Variations raise questions about the quality, equity, and efficiency of resource allocation and use, and have important implications for health care and health policy.

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  • Corallo, Ashley N. & Croxford, Ruth & Goodman, David C. & Bryan, Elisabeth L. & Srivastava, Divya & Stukel, Therese A., 2014. "A systematic review of medical practice variation in OECD countries," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 114(1), pages 5-14.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:114:y:2014:i:1:p:5-14
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2013.08.002
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