The Quality of Medical Care: Information for ConsumersCongress of the U.S., Office of Technology Assessment, 1988 - 318 pages |
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... certification by HCFA . Acute myocardial infarction : Necrosis ( death ) of tissue in the myocardium ( heart muscle ) that results from insufficient blood supply to the heart . Adverse events : Untoward events involving patients ...
... certification by HCFA . Acute myocardial infarction : Necrosis ( death ) of tissue in the myocardium ( heart muscle ) that results from insufficient blood supply to the heart . Adverse events : Untoward events involving patients ...
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... Certification by HCFA is required for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement . Compare accreditation by JCAHO . Certification by a medical specialty board : See board certification . Cholecystectomy : Surgical removal of the gall bladder ...
... Certification by HCFA is required for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement . Compare accreditation by JCAHO . Certification by a medical specialty board : See board certification . Cholecystectomy : Surgical removal of the gall bladder ...
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... certification , and conferring hospital privileges and that is intended to ensure physician competence and protect public safety . Physician Performance Index ( PPI ) : A process measure of physician performance that evaluates ...
... certification , and conferring hospital privileges and that is intended to ensure physician competence and protect public safety . Physician Performance Index ( PPI ) : A process measure of physician performance that evaluates ...
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... certification by a medical specialty board has not been associated with the quality of a physician's care , physicians practicing in the area of their training are likely to deliver higher quality care . Recertification of physicians ...
... certification by a medical specialty board has not been associated with the quality of a physician's care , physicians practicing in the area of their training are likely to deliver higher quality care . Recertification of physicians ...
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... certification or by practicing in one's area of training Table 1-4 . - Summary of Key Findings on Quality - of - Care Indicators Evaluated by OTA- ( cont'd ) Strengths Weaknesses SOURCE : Office of Technology Assessment , 1988 . I.
... certification or by practicing in one's area of training Table 1-4 . - Summary of Key Findings on Quality - of - Care Indicators Evaluated by OTA- ( cont'd ) Strengths Weaknesses SOURCE : Office of Technology Assessment , 1988 . I.
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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.