Evaluating quality in clinical care

This article will define quality in healthcare and discuss assessment models with reference to pertinent surgical literature. National initiatives are discussed with a critical appraisal of their role and effectiveness. We discuss the aim of quality improvement initiatives and comment on reporting of outcomes. The difficult question of how to maintain quality during a crisis, such as an infectious disease pandemic, is addressed.
Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Professional development Source Type: research