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How Hospitals Choose a Quality Management System: Relevant Criteria in Large Spanish Hospitals

Marta Sangüesa University of Navarre, Spain
,
Ricardo Mateo University of Navarre, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
&
Laura Ilzarbe University of Navarre, Spain
Pages 613-630 | Published online: 12 Sep 2007

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