Working on ways to define quality

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Accreditation Program of the American Medical Assn will measure and evaluate each physician against five major areas delineated by national standards of the US and peer review. Credentials, clinical performance, personal qualifications, patient care and environment of care are these areas. A new US benchmark will be devised for physician quality.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Physicians, Medical professions

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Asymptomatic cases can use preventive medicine codes

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn.'s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) preventive medicine codes make it possible to provide routine medical and physical histories for asymptomatic individuals. The use of such codes is discussed for such conditions and treatments as musculoskeletal surgery, the digestive system, and chiropractic manipulation.

Information storage and retrieval systems, Codes

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Professionalism for a new era

Article Abstract:

Professionalism in the medical field and the Strategy for Teaching and Evaluating Professionalism established by the American Medical Assn are discussed.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Strategy & planning, Planning, Column, Medical ethics, Professional ethics, Company business planning

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