Audit, quality control, and performance in thoracic surgery--a European perspective.
The internal audit process is preparatory to independent, external quality control assessment. The current status of quality control implementation in European thoracic surgery comprises existing and functioning but uncoordinated resources. There is a need to coordinate these resources to achieve a consistent external audit process.
Brunelli
Alessandro
A
Unit of Thoracic Surgery, Umberto I Regional Hospital, Via S. Margherita 23, Ancona 60129, Italy. alexit_2000@yahoo.com
Varela
Gonzalo
G
Berrisford
Richard
R
Rocco
Gaetano
G
D054869:Clinical Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000592:standards*