How do I know if a physician or hospital has experience in treating my condition and has had successful patient outcomes?
• Check the Report Cards provided by government agencies and consumer groups. • Visit healthcare providers’ web sites and look for data provided on quality performance. • Refer to the “Doctor Finder” section of the American Medical Association web site (http://www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm). It contains information on training, specialties and board certification for many licensed physicians in the U.S. • Contact the hospital’s physician referral service and speak with a hospital representative (often a nurse) who can answer your questions.
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- How do I know if a physician or hospital has experience in treating my condition and has had successful patient outcomes?
- Is there a relationship between physician and facility volumes of ambulatory procedures and patient outcomes?
