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18.1  Introduction

18.1.1 What is an IPD review?

18.1.2 When should an IPD review be done?

Box 18.1.a: Potential benefits of IPD

18.1.3 How are IPD review methods different?

18.1.4 How are IPD reviews organized?

18.1.5 What healthcare areas have used the IPD approach?

18.1.6 If I am thinking about doing an IPD review, what should I do first?