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Quality Assurance ‐ Choice for the Individual

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance

ISSN: 0952-6862

Article publication date: 1 February 1991

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Abstract

The article discusses the use of a systematic approach to quality as an essential prerequisite for any health authority′s purchases of health care for its resident population, and also outlines the West Dorset philosophy, describing the implementation of a quality assurance programme under the following headings: Standards Definition; Auditing and Monitoring Standards Service Review and Improved Resource Use; Customer Care; Outcomes of Care; and Organisational Audit and Accreditation. It summarises two recent and ongoing initiatives, “Seeking Consumer Views” and “Asking GPs about Strengths and Weaknesses of Local Health Services”.

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Citation

Carruthers, I. and Holland, P. (1991), "Quality Assurance ‐ Choice for the Individual", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 4 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002022

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1991, MCB UP Limited

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