Effectiveness and efficiency: Random reflections on health services

Report on randomised controlled trials (RCTs)

Report

Published: 01/06/1972

ISBN: 0900574178

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Archie Cochrane's text sets out clearly the vital importance of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in assessing the effectiveness of treatments.

Suggested citation

Cochrane AL (1972) Effectiveness and efficiency: Random reflections on health services. Nuffield Trust.