The Hospital Report Card: British Columbia 2008 is a new Fraser Institute initiative. The goal of the Hospital Report Card is to contribute to the improvement of hospital care by providing quality of care information directly to patients and the general public. This will help people make informed choices about their health care and improve hospital performance through enhanced transparency and accountability.

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To view the media release click here.

The Hospital Report Card: British Columbia 2008 assesses 39 measures of patient safety and in-hospital care in British Columbia’s acute care hospitals. These measures include death rates, adverse events, volumes of procedures and utilization rates. The measures fall into three categories: hospital procedures, medical conditions and those related to child birth.

Users should note that these measures are provided only for informational purposes – those in need of health care should seek the advice of their physician before making any decisions on medical treatment.

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