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This paper explores the historical development of quality measures, examines the dimensions of quality assessment, and compares the application of these dimensions to medical/surgical and psychiatric care. The implications for assessing quality care in psychiatric settings are discussed.
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Turner, W.E. Quality care comparisons in medical/surgical and psychiatric settings. Adm Policy Ment Health 17, 79–90 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00706399
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