Audit of clinical-laboratory practices in haematology and blood transfusion at Muhimbili national hospital in Tanzania

Audit of clinical-laboratory practices in haematology and blood transfusion at Muhimbili national hospital in Tanzania

In Tanzania, there is paucity of data for monitoring laboratory medicine including haematology. This therefore calls for audits of practices in haematology and blood transfusion in order to provide appraise practice and devise strategies that would result in improved quality of health care services....

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Main Authors:	Makubi, A, Meda, C, Magesa, A, Minja, P, Mlalasi, J, Salum, Z, Kweka, R, Rwehabura, J, Quaresh, A, Magesa, P, Robert, D, Makani, J, Kaaya, E
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2012

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