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Do HSMRs really measure patient safety? 

Do HSMRs really measure patient safety?  Leatt P; Wen E; Sandoval C; Zelmer J; Webster G; Jarman B; McKinley J; Gibson D; Ardal S; Zahn C; Baker M; MacNaughton J; Flemming C; Bell R; Figler S; Brien SE; Ghali WA; Sheps SB; Penfold RB; Dean S; Flemons W; Moffatt M.

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August 13, 2008
Leatt P; Wen E; Sandoval C; Zelmer J; Webster G; Jarman B; McKinley J; Gibson D; Ardal S; Zahn C; Baker M; MacNaughton J; Flemming C; Bell R; Figler S; Brien SE; Ghali WA; Sheps SB; Penfold RB; Dean S; Flemons W; Moffatt M.
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This special issue discusses the pros and cons of the hospital standardized mortality ratio (HSMR) measurement tool for improving patient safety and quality in the Canadian health care system.
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Do HSMRs really measure patient safety?  Leatt P; Wen E; Sandoval C; Zelmer J; Webster G; Jarman B; McKinley J; Gibson D; Ardal S; Zahn C; Baker M; MacNaughton J; Flemming C; Bell R; Figler S; Brien SE; Ghali WA; Sheps SB; Penfold RB; Dean S; Flemons W; Moffatt M.