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Scandal as a sentinel event—recognizing hidden cost–quality trade-offs.

Bloche G. Scandal as a Sentinel Event--Recognizing Hidden Cost-Quality Trade-offs. N Engl J Med. 2016;374(11):1001-3. doi:10.1056/NEJMp1502629.

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April 6, 2016
Bloche G. N Engl J Med. 2016;374(11):1001-3.
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Bloche G. Scandal as a Sentinel Event--Recognizing Hidden Cost-Quality Trade-offs. N Engl J Med. 2016;374(11):1001-3. doi:10.1056/NEJMp1502629.