The problems facing doctor report cards
This article brings up some valid concerns about grading physicians:
If all physicians receive the equivalent of an’A’ on a certain indicator, that does not help distinguish between the doctors. For some indicators, it can also difficult to obtain reliable data from patients. And finally, surveying a doctor who doesn’t treat enough patients won’t give you an accurate picture of how the physician is performing.






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