Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
Before You Begin
High-quality health care is something we all want. But research shows
that many people do not have the information they need to make
informed health care choices. The first step is to understand what
quality means and how it is measured. To find out, go to
A Quick Look at Quality.
This guide can help you find and use information about quality that is
based on research. You can use this information as you make five
important health care decisions:
- Choosing a Health Plan.
- Choosing a Doctor.
- Choosing Treatments.
- Choosing a Hospital.
- Choosing Long-term Care.
It also tells how you can:
Each section also has Quick Checks for Quality, checklists which
summarize the major ways you can check for quality health care. If you
want more detailed information, refer to the resources at the end of
each section.
This guide is not meant to be read all at once. Download or print it
out and use it as a reference when you need it. Also, it isn't
necessary or practical for any one person to do everything this guide
suggests. Pick and choose what you need and what feels comfortable for
you to try.
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