Clinical audit in a developing country

被引:19
作者
Maher, D [1 ]
机构
[1] WHO,GLOBAL TB PROGRAMME,CH-1211 GENEVA 27,SWITZERLAND
关键词
audit; health care; resource constraints;
D O I
10.1046/j.1365-3156.1996.d01-94.x
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
The advantages of health care audits in developing countries with severe resource constraints are discussed, citing examples from Malawi. Measuring quality in health care raises the standard of care through decreased uncertainty in health care provision, rationalized choice, appropriate direction of limited resources, increased job satisfaction and improved ethical standards.
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页码:409 / 413
页数:5
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