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Quality metrics in transplantation – A new emphasis on transplant access
Author(s) -
Patzer Rachel E.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
american journal of transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.89
H-Index - 188
eISSN - 1600-6143
pISSN - 1600-6135
DOI - 10.1111/ajt.14764
Subject(s) - medicine , scopus , transplantation , unintended consequences , kidney transplant , kidney transplantation , family medicine , intensive care medicine , medline , political science , law
This editorial weighs the pros, cons, and potential unintended consequences of a new emphasis by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients on pretransplant quality metrics, including the transplant rate and waitlist mortality. See the article from Wey et al on page 1360.