Work

The Origins and Promise of Medical Standards Of Care*

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: In a 1990 report on medical standards of care, the Institute of Medicine established a taxonomy of standards that remains relevant today.1 According to this taxonomy, the following types of medical standards are used currently in the United States: Standards of quality: statements of the minimum acceptable level of performance or results, what constitutes excellent performance or results, and the range in between.

Source: The AMA Journal of Ethic

DOI: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.12.mhst1-0412

Author: Eleanor D. Kinney

Institutions: Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana University

Language: English

Topic: Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

Subfield: Pharmacy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W179948478