Measuring the quality of surgical outcomes in general thoracic surgery: should surgical volume be used to direct patient referrals?

Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Nov;86(5):1405-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.07.027.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Case Management / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Policy Making
  • Quality Control*
  • Quality of Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Referral and Consultation / organization & administration*
  • Risk Adjustment
  • Thoracic Surgery / organization & administration*
  • Treatment Outcome