Evaluation of the physician quality improvement initiative

The PQII provides an opportunity for physician development, affirmation and reflection, but also a structure to further departmental quality improvement, best practices, and finally, an opportunity to enhance communication, accountability and relationships between the organization, department chiefs and their staff.

Evaluation of the physician quality improvement initiative: the expected and unexpected opportunities
K Wentlandt, A Bracaglia, J Drummond, L Handren, J McCann, C Clarke, N Degendorfer, CK Chan
BMC Medical Education 201515:230

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Early benefits and impact of medical revalidation

"Our research shows there is strong support, particularly among responsible officers and appraisers, for the principles and value of revalidation and its ability to improve safety, quality and effective delivery of care for patients. However this is not yet shared universally among doctors: some of whom feel that the system is not relevant to their needs."

The early benefits and impact of medical revalidation: report on research findings in year one
R Critchley, P Ader, A Godden, K Ball
NHS Revalidation Support Team
March 2014

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