Do we need USPs?
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Do we need USPs?
Aust Fam Physician.
2005 Oct.
Abstract
Australia is lacking the vital data relating to current practices needed to perform a meaningful evaluation of the quality of care in general practice. This article proposes that unannounced standardised patients (USPs) represent a valuable method of measuring actual performance in general practice. Constructive debate about the use of USPs may progress its acceptance as a valid tool for performance assessment and quality improvement.
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