Cameron, Peter, Schull, Michael and Cooke, Matthew (2011) A framework for measuring quality in the emergency department. Emergency Medicine Journal, Vol.28 (No.9). pp. 735-740. doi:10.1136/emj.2011.112250

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Abstract

There is increasing concern that medical care is of variable quality, with variable outcomes, safety, costs and experience for patients. Despite substantial efforts to improve patient safety, some studies suggest little evidence of reductions in adverse events. Furthermore, there is limited agreement about what outcomes are expected and whether increased expenditure results in a real improvement in outcome or experience. In emergency medicine, many countries have developed specific indicators to help drive improvements in patient care. Most of these are time based and there is a lack of consensus regarding which indicators are high priority and what an appropriate framework for measuring quality should look like.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Emergency medicine, Hospitals -- Emergency services -- Quality control
Journal or Publication Title:	Emergency Medicine Journal
Publisher:	BMJ Group
ISSN:	1472-0205
Official Date:	September 2011
Dates:	Date Event September 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.28
Number:	No.9
Page Range:	pp. 735-740
DOI:	10.1136/emj.2011.112250
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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