Blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
ISSN: 0952-6862
Article publication date: 13 February 2007
Abstract
Purpose
The paper aims to investigate the quality in health care with regard to the blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals.
Design/methodology/approach
The value of an approach to good standards of health care practice, based on Consensus Development Conferences is analysed in the paper in the context of blood transfusion policies.
Findings
The paper finds that the Consensus Development Conference on transfusion policy had a substantial impact on daily practice of care in Dutch hospitals.
Originality/value
The paper provides useful information on maintenance of good health care standard with regard to blood transfusions in Dutch hospitals.
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Citation
van Everdingen, J.J.E., Klazinga, N.S. and Casparie, A.F. (2007), "Blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 77-83. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860710721240
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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