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. 2001 Apr 7;322(7290):851–854. doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7290.851

Box 3.

: Features of collegiate and regulatory systems for assessing health care

  • Collegiate
  • Focus on education, self development, improved performance, and reducing risk
  • General review of internal systems
  • Based on optimum standards, professional accountability, and cooperative relationships
  • Regulatory
  • Timely response to complaints and adverse events
  • In depth probe of conditions and activities
  • Based on minimum standards, investigation, enforcement, and public accountability