When does quality improvement count as research? Human subject protection and theories of knowledge.

J. Lynn

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When does quality improvement count as research? Human subject protection and theories of knowledge.

March 6, 2005

Lynn J. Qual Saf Health Care. 2004;13(1):67-70.

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