Development of new methods to assess the outcomes of emergency care.
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Abstract
This article provides information supporting the need for new outcome measures in emergency care. It also addresses the use of these measures in emergency care, the impact of emergency care, identification of at-risk groups, new approaches to measuring patient satisfaction, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness, and the related unique implications for emergency medicine.
Medical subject headings
- Emergency Medical Services
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care
- Patient Satisfaction
- Quality of Life