How Can We Improve Outcomes Assessment?
The evolution of evidence-based medical practice is heavily dependent on outcomes assessment. From a personal perspective, without accurate and reliable outcomes assessments, it is difficult for individual orthopedic surgeons to evaluate the effects of their interventions and, more specifically, the direct value of these interventions to patients and their quality of life.
From a specialty perspective, without accurate and reliable outcomes assessments, orthopedic surgeons are unable to compare treatment options or provide reliable information to patients regarding expectations for a given procedure. From a societal perspective, without accurate and reliable outcomes assessments, orthopedic surgeons will be unable to show the benefit and value of their clinical care and interventions directly impacting patient access to care and physician reimbursement.
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