International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
ESCI-ISI SCOPUS (1988-2025)
0952-6862
1758-6542
Anh Quốc
Cơ quản chủ quản: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Lĩnh vực:
Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)Health Policy
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