Personal paper: Beliefs and evidence in changing clinical practice
- 16 August 1997
- Vol. 315 (7105) , 418-421
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.315.7105.418
Abstract
Let us assume that aggregated data, collected by health authorities, disclose that the rate of caesarean section in a specific district is exceptionally high. A committee is formed with experts and representatives of various interests to develop plans for improving obstetric care. Hearing the problem, all are worried.Keywords
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