The laboratory's role in outcome assessment.
How does the laboratorian influence patient outcome, and how is this influence measured? The clinical laboratory gives vital support to decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and management. Outcome assessment must include a structured approach to performance improvement, proper test utilization, and defining best practices.
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D019985:Benchmarking; D017046:Cost Savings; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007324:Institutional Management Teams; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States