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Prioritizing Quality Improvement in General Surgery
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 08/19/08
Schilling PL et al. - A relatively small number of procedures account for a disproportionate share of the morbidity, mortality, and excess hospital days in general surgery. Focusing quality improvement efforts on these procedures may be an effective strategy for improving patient care and reducing cost.
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