title: Evaluating quality isn't worth the cost.... unless.
abstract: The uses for valid patient care data are increasing. However, evaluating quality of care must be done in a more efficient, productive manner if the cost is ever to be justified. Five suggestions are provided to develop better study methods for this purpose.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D004526:Efficiency; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006761:Hospitals; D008485:Medical Audit / Q000379:methods*; D014600:Utilization Review / Q000379:methods*