Quality improvement (QI) refers to better patient outcomes (health) brought about by a measurable change in provider behaviour (care). It is a multidisciplinary approach, enabling healthcare professionals, medical students, patients, carers, educators and researchers to work together to make improvements.
Read Quality improvement made simple written by the Health Foundation, or watch the BMJ video below for a comprehensive introduction to quality improvement in healthcare.
Getting involved in quality improvement can help you:
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