Surgical morbidity and mortality meetings

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1988 Nov;70(6):363-5.

Abstract

Morbidity and mortality meetings aim to improve the standards of surgical care, and are now required in all hospitals responsible for training junior surgical staff. If they are to receive support and achieve their aim, they must be carefully planned and well organised. This paper outlines considerations in setting up morbidity meetings and in making them a success.

MeSH terms

  • England
  • Group Processes
  • Hospital Departments / standards*
  • Humans
  • Medical Audit / organization & administration
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care*
  • Surgery Department, Hospital / organization & administration
  • Surgery Department, Hospital / standards*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / mortality
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / standards
  • Time Factors