title: Models of accreditation in health care.
abstract: Models of accreditation in health care and their origins are briefly described. Current approaches to Quality Management systems used in the United Kingdom are discussed, and a recommendation is made for professional leadership in the independent accreditation of health services.
authors.affiliation: Greater Glasgow Health Board Mental Health Unit.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: McMahon
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Winters
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D006281:Health Occupations / Q000592:standards; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013222:State Medicine / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom