| Medical Quality Management: Theory and Practice has been written and edited as a basic text to describe the key components of MQM. As such, this text has applicability for novices, committed students, and seasoned practitioners within the field. Each chapter has been designed for a review of the essential history, precepts, and exemplary practices within the area of review. A common format is followed within the chapters to provide structure to the authors’ comments, including useful learning objectives, case studies, interchapter cross-references, and substantial references. While no single chapter does, or could, provide a comprehensive or in-depth summation of the respective area, each reliably captures the essential elements that will allow a diligent reader to establish a practical fluency in the topic. The authors are all noted experts in their topical areas and have encapsulated their respective knowledge and experience bases into exceptionally well-researched and written summaries. Individual chapters focus on the following core curriculum essentials. |