Impact of two spirometry training programs on test quality in Dutch general practices

T. Schermer, J. Grootens-Stekelenburg, J. Rauws, J. Denis, Y. Heijdra, F. de Jongh, P. Verhoeckx, M. Vrolijk, F. Pepels, I. Smeele (Nijmegen, Utrecht, Enschede, Venlo, Deventer, Velden, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session: Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 269
Disease area: Airway diseases

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