title: [Certification of colorectal cancer units -- a critical overview on the basis of unsettled aspects].
abstract: In this contribution the rational of colorectal cancer centre certification is discussed on the basis of previously published literature and several unsettled factors which are not yet considered as influencing the quality of cancer treatment. The representation of the theme cannot be comprehensive or complete. The readers should be stimulated by one or the other topic to reach their own critical assessment. Due to several limitations of the published literature and the various unsettled aspects, the purpose of colorectal cancer centre certification is called into question.
authors.affiliation: Klinikum Fichtelgebirge gGmbH, Haus Marktredwitz, Chirurgische Klinik, Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Marktredwitz, Deutschland. h.klaue@klinikumfichtelgebirge.de
authors.forename: H J C
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Klaue
mesh_terms: D002173:Cancer Care Facilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards*; D002568:Certification / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005858:Germany; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D015996:Survival Rate