The Quality of Medical Care: Information for ConsumersCongress of the U.S., Office of Technology Assessment, 1988 - 318 pages |
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... Tables Table Page 1-1 . Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by Type of Medical Provider ... 6 Aspects of Medical Care Indicators Evaluated by OTA 1-2 . Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by Assessment ...
... Tables Table Page 1-1 . Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by Type of Medical Provider ... 6 Aspects of Medical Care Indicators Evaluated by OTA 1-2 . Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by Assessment ...
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... table 1-1 ) : Table 1-1 . - Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by Type of Medical Provider Physicians Adverse events Formal State disciplinary actions PRO / HHS sanctions Malpractice compensation Evaluation of ...
... table 1-1 ) : Table 1-1 . - Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by Type of Medical Provider Physicians Adverse events Formal State disciplinary actions PRO / HHS sanctions Malpractice compensation Evaluation of ...
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... Table 1-2 categorizes the in- dicators evaluated by OTA according to the assessment approach . The structure of care encompasses the resources and organizational arrangements in place to de- liver care , such as medical personnel ...
... Table 1-2 categorizes the in- dicators evaluated by OTA according to the assessment approach . The structure of care encompasses the resources and organizational arrangements in place to de- liver care , such as medical personnel ...
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Information for Consumers. Indicator Hospital mortality rates Table 1-4 . - Summary of Key Findings on Quality - of - Care Indicators Evaluated by OTA Strengths • A substantial percentage of hospital deaths are preventable . Weaknesses ...
Information for Consumers. Indicator Hospital mortality rates Table 1-4 . - Summary of Key Findings on Quality - of - Care Indicators Evaluated by OTA Strengths • A substantial percentage of hospital deaths are preventable . Weaknesses ...
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Information for Consumers. Table 1-5 . - Summary of Policy Options for Congress To Address Problems With Quality - of - Care Indicators To improve quality assessment techniques Option 1 : Mandate and fund research and demonstrations to ...
Information for Consumers. Table 1-5 . - Summary of Policy Options for Congress To Address Problems With Quality - of - Care Indicators To improve quality assessment techniques Option 1 : Mandate and fund research and demonstrations to ...
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Page 209 - Association, the American Medical Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the Council of Medical Specialty Societies.
Page 259 - External validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to a larger population.
Page 301 - Haley RW, Culver DH, Morgan WM, et al. Identifying patients at high risk of surgical wound infection: a simple multivariate index of patient susceptibility and wound contamination.
Page 291 - Guidelines for Perinatal Care is required reading for all physicians and nurses who care for pregnant women and newborns. It details the joint recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Page 280 - Reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions resulting from substandard care provided during the prior admission 2. Assure the provision of medical services which, when not performed, have significant potential for causing serious patient complications 3.