Certification figures and their accuracy
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منابع مشابه
Improving the accuracy of death certification.
BACKGROUND Population-based mortality statistics are derived from the information recorded on death certificates. This information is used for many important purposes, such as the development of public health programs and the allocation of health care resources. Although most physicians are confronted with the task of completing death certificates, many do not receive adequate training in this ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Eye
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0950-222X,1476-5454
DOI: 10.1038/eye.2015.143