Basic tests in mammography as a tool in quality improvement

Abstract

Every quality control in mammography provides essential information about the functioning of a laboratory. Apart from recommended standard sterility, it should be remembered that equipment should always be adjusted and repaired.

Decentralisation of radiation therapy. Is it possible and beneficial to patients? Experience of the first 5 years of a satellite radiotherapy unit in the province of Tarragona, Spain

“…Based on this evaluation, we can provide some solutions in order to improve the quality management system in health care institutions. 18,19 One study suggests that centralised radiotherapy imposes the greatest financial burden on the patient population in both the urban and rural scenarios. 11 Technology now exists that can also ensure quality technical radiotherapy at remote locations.…”

Patterns of care of radiotherapy in México

“…Such effort leads to improvement and optimization of organization of delivery of radiotherapy and may improve the treatment outcome. [11][12][13][14][15][16] Radiotherapy is an essential part of the treatment of cancer. Patients with cancer in low and middle-income regions could have a greater need for radiotherapy because of the more advanced stage at presentation.…”

Identification of patient's requirements in quality management system in health care institutions

“…The Greater Poland Cancer Centre initiated the process of professional identification of patient satisfaction levels (the difference between what a patient received and what he/she had imagined or expected) upon implementation of the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001 that expressly indicates the obligation to monitor patient satisfaction levels in the following clauses: Given the specific nature of the health care sector, it is much more difficult to identify patient requirements than to measure the same parameters for manufacturing companies, where client satisfaction levels and requirements are monitored based on characteristics of a final product in accordance with established standards. 6 Whereas perception of a medical service is very much affected by patients' subjective impressions, their psycho-social status in the course of treatment, and their general health condition while at hospital. The approach of a patient subjected to preventive examination is very likely to be more favourable than that undergoing a physically and psychologically traumatic experience of an oncology therapy.…”