Emergency care systems in Africa: A focus on quality

Emergency care systems in Africa: A focus on quality

Emergency care systems (ECS) are undergoing a period of rapid development on the African continent. What were formerly large intake zones are now being shaped into dedicated emergency units. Emergency care providers are being trained via certificate and even residency programs. However, significant...

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Main Authors:	V.C. Kannan, A. Tenner, H.R. Sawe, M. Osiro, T. Kyobe, E. Nahayo, N.G. Rasamimanana, S. Kivlehan, R. Moresky
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:	African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:	Health systems Emergency care systems Quality Emergency care quality
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X2030032X

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