Higher mortality for weekend admissions: quality of care or selection bias?

Leung Chi Chiu, Tai Lai Bun, Yip Irene, Tam Cheuk Ming

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 1755-1756
Journal Issue: June

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