The Quality of Medical Care: Information for ConsumersCongress of the U.S., Office of Technology Assessment, 1988 - 318 pages |
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... types of HMOs . Hernia : Any abnormal protrusion of one anatomical structure through another . The most common va- riety is herniation of part of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall . High - mortality outliers ...
... types of HMOs . Hernia : Any abnormal protrusion of one anatomical structure through another . The most common va- riety is herniation of part of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall . High - mortality outliers ...
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... Type I error " or " alpha , " and commonly called the level of significance . Patients ' assessments : Patients ' ratings and reports . Patients ' ratings : Personal evaluations of aspects of medical care providers and services ...
... Type I error " or " alpha , " and commonly called the level of significance . Patients ' assessments : Patients ' ratings and reports . Patients ' ratings : Personal evaluations of aspects of medical care providers and services ...
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... types : Type I is to conclude there are effects ( or relationships ) when there are not ; Type II is to conclude there are no effects ( or relationships ) when in fact they exist . Statistical power : The probability of detecting a ...
... types : Type I is to conclude there are effects ( or relationships ) when there are not ; Type II is to conclude there are no effects ( or relationships ) when in fact they exist . Statistical power : The probability of detecting a ...
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... types of cases are targeted for review . Examples include deaths in primary procedures or DRGs with an average death rate of less than 5 percent , deaths occurring within 1 day of any pro- cedure , and deaths in which burns are reported ...
... types of cases are targeted for review . Examples include deaths in primary procedures or DRGs with an average death rate of less than 5 percent , deaths occurring within 1 day of any pro- cedure , and deaths in which burns are reported ...
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... 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 Approach 1-3 . Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by 1-4 ...
... 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 Approach 1-3 . Indicators of the Quality of Care Evaluated by OTA , by 1-4 ...
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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.