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5: Total number of tests requested in the experimental and control confirmed acute myocardial infarction groups

 

Pre-TQM intervention period
TQM intervention period
Total
Indicated*
Not indicated†
Total
Indicated*
Not indicated†
Experimental group
16467
6800
9667
9038
7262
1776
Control group
12230
7340
4890
12247
7399
4848
 

TQM=total quality management. *Number of clinically indicated tests requested. †Number of non-clinically indicated tests requested.


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