Clinical outcome information: the patient patient

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to present an exemplar of patient enquiry concerning choice of surgeon and progress regarding individual surgeon performance reporting.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper takes an observational approach.

Findings

The study finds that there is room for improvement concerning choice of surgeon and progress regarding individual surgeon performance reporting.

Originality/value

The paper presents an anecdotal observation confirming that there is room for improvement.

Citation

Spigelman, A.D. (2009), "Clinical outcome information: the patient patient", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 14 No. 3, pp. 245-247. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777270910976193