Table 4.

Benchmarking data from a voluntary network of breast centers ([22])

Quality indicator	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	FAB requirements and reference level for guideline adherence, %
Preoperative histological confirmation of diag nosis, %	58	71	78	84	88	>90
Breast conserving surgery for T1, %	no data	no data	79	83	85	>60
Appropriate axillary surgery, %	85	85	80	83	88	>90
Hormone receptor assessment, %	92	96	96	97	98	>95
Appropriate endocrine treatment in hormone receptor-positive cases, %	27	82	92	94	93	>90