Improving Standards of Care through the Publication of Surgeon Identifiable Outcome Data in Urology.

Thiruchelvam, Nikesh; Joyce, Adrian; Speakman, Mark; Catto, James W F; Hagan, Patricia; Fowler, Sarah; Hermans, Louisa; Keeley, Frank · Eur Urol · 2018

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Abstract

Consultant Outcomes Publication aims to drive up standards of care by greater transparency and peer comparison of surgical practice and outcomes. This is despite difficulties of data entry and bias, and potential for risk avoidance and diminished training.

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