Measuring Performance of the Diagnostic Process
Helen Burstin, Karen Cosby
Abstract
This Viewpoint posits that to improve the diagnostic process, standards should be set for minimally acceptable diagnostic performance and actionable, timely, and meaningful information should be gained from measurement.
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