International Journal for Quality in Health Care 14:267-268 (2002)
© 2002 International Society for Quality in Health Care
Editorial |
The paradox of the parts and the whole in understanding and improving general practice
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The book reviewed in this issue of the Journal [1] epitomizes the state of the art of quality measurement in general practice. Currently available quality indicators are based on a mix of scientific evidence and expert opinion. Indicators assess processes of care that have been found to be associated with markers of patient outcomes.
Quality of care measures and clinical indicators are typically criticized for the limitations of the
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