Renwick M, Harvey R
Australian Institute of Health, Canberra.
Aust Clin Rev. 1990;10(1):32-44.
To seek information on the type, method and extent of quality assurance being undertaken in all public and private hospitals within Australia.
Mailed questionnaire.
There was a predominance of two types of review being undertaken. Some important deficiencies in the quality assurance process were identified. Far more private than public hospitals reviewed medical records and surveyed patient satisfaction.
