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What is the role of consumers--patient, family, and friends--in a health care organization's Quality improvement process?

What external quality indicators are available to health care consumers regarding health care organizations?

Describe at least three indicators in detail. How do health care consumers use these indicators as part of the Quality improvement process?

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This solution of 466 words looks at the role of consumers in the health care organizations quality improvement process, external quality indicators available to health care consumers and three indicators of screening, diagnosis and treatment that health care consumers rely on.

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What is the role of consumers--patient, family, and friends--in a health care organization's Quality improvement process?

The role that consumers play in the healthcare market is predicated upon consumers taking an active role in their healthcare issues. Patients, family members, and friends are responsible for ensuring that they're aware of the limitations, medications, and other healthcare related mechanisms that must be adhered to when they are diagnosed with a disease or illness. Therefore, these individuals play a critical role in the quality improvement process as they are mandated to take charge of their own health to ensure that the quality of their care is improved. Often, patients don't follow the suggestions and guidelines ...

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