National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion.

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National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion.

June 14, 2006

Royal College of Phyisicians; National Blood Service

This Web site includes reports from audits on compliance with blood transfusion guidelines in the United Kingdom.

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