Abstract
The Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals requires assurance of the quality of medical care. Accuracy is the prime 'quality' and desired product of diagnostic radiology. This report describes a process called error management which exploits the educational value of mistakes and is the foundation of a quality assurance program. The program's background and philosophy are discussed, along with the work involved, the rewards, and the risks. Finally, a plea is made for the use of this JCAH mandate to achieve a professional ideal: the feedback and analysis of perceived mistakes.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 41-45 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Applied Radiology |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging