In Evaluating the Quality of Health Care, Explicit Standards Differ

question 6

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the quality of health care, explicit standards differ from implicit standards in that:

• A) explicit standards are developed and agreed upon in advance of the assessment to minimize variation and bias.
• B) explicit standards represent physician reviewers' perceptions of current state-of-the-art medical practice.
• C) explicit standards rely upon personal and professional judgments of the reviewers.
• D) explicit standards are prescribed by regulatory agencies.

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Definitions:

Intensive Care Unit

A specialized department in a hospital that provides comprehensive and continuous care for patients with severe and life-threatening conditions.

Visiting Hours

Specified times set by hospitals or healthcare facilities during which visitors are allowed to see patients.

Educational Program

A structured set of learning activities or curriculum designed to impart knowledge or skills.

Breast Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the breast tissue, marked by the uncontrolled growth of cells and is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide.