Question

Crossing the Quality Chasm outlines underlying reasons for inadequate quality of care. Choose one of these reasons and explain why it is detrimental to the quality of care provided.

Answer 1

Answer: The reason of inadequate quality of care involves:

• Medical errors
• Insufficient care provided to the patients.
• Lack of technology
• The improper delivery methods of care.

Medical error: It has been reported that Medical error is the most common causes which act as a barrier in providing quality of care to the patients. The medication error causes increased cost of the treatment, increase risk of life of patients. To overcome this problem it is important to concentrate on the Medication dispensing methods as well as practical skills. The human made errors can be prevented.