Abstract
Objective: To generate debate and discussion regarding the place of Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies in modern Psychiatric Practice.Method: A three-part interactive workshop format is used: Part I – “Why should we be interested in QI let alone getting serious about it?” The issues of the psychiatric evidence-based, practice variance, reliability of clinical decision-making, and medical error are examined in a manner which counterpoints participant viewpoints, experience and beliefs, with relevant thought-provoking data. The wider medical and social context of quality developments in the healthcare sector is highlighted.Part II – “What does all the QI gobbledygook mean in real life/practice?” A framework for thinking about QI in clinical practice is presented, and practical application of the various QI tools discussed with particular reference to the use of Clinical Pathways.Part III – “Cookbook Medicine or Best Care for Individuals? – Why all this QI stuff is so hard for us in health”. The basis fo...
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