Mortality from meningococcal disease by day of the week: English national linked database study
Conclusions
There are few, if any, other acute diseases in which the difference in mortality outcome between no treatment and effective treatment is so great and unequivocally related to care itself. There was no evidence of excess deaths from meningococcal disease associated with weekend care.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Goldacre, M. J., Maisonneuve, J. J. Tags: Health Protection Source Type: research
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