Quality of health care.

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  • J L Medina Serviço de Endocrinologia, Hospital S. João, Porto.
  • P C De Melo

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1799

Abstract

Quality assurance is a relatively recent concern but already plays a major role in health care management and provision. Quality involves the definition of a comprehensive programme tailored by realistic and effective objectives and norms that include the structured review of procedures (namely clinical audits) and the use of up-to-date protocols. The involvement and motivation of health professionals, together with an adequate internal and external communication strategy, play a key role in the planning and application of these programmes. The use of programmed assessment, based on a solid knowledge of current practice, should have practical implications, optimising procedures in order to improve the quality of care. This commitment towards quality in health care should go far beyond governmental policy and should have clear support from health professionals.

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Medina JL, De Melo PC. Quality of health care. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2000 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 13];13(5-6):303-7. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1799

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