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Rev. Panam. Salud Publica · Jul 2000
[Quality and health care reform in Latin America and the Caribbean].
- A G Ross, J L Zeballos, and A Infante.
- Programa de Organización de Sistemas, Organización Panamericana de la Salud, Washington, D.C. 20037, USA. rossanna@paho.org
- Rev. Panam. Salud Publica. 2000 Jul 1; 8 (1-2): 93-8.
AbstractImproving the quality of basic health services, together with the search for equity, efficiency, sustainability, and social participation, has been one of the guiding principles of health sector reform initiatives ever since the I Summit of the Americas was held in 1994. This article addresses some basic concepts, examines the status of quality control within health systems and services in Latin America and the Caribbean, and analyzes the most important trends observed in the Region in the establishment of quality assurance programs. Finally, ways of improving and monitoring quality continuously and sustainable are recommended.
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