Key result
Publishing individual surgeon performance data may lead to a reluctance among surgeons to treat severely ill patients, potentially decreasing access to care.
Why the study?
Does the public release of individual surgeon performance data lead to a reluctance to treat riskier patients?
Design
Editorial
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May reduce access for high-risk patients; leaves open whether public reporting improves overall outcomes or safety.
Does the public release of individual surgeon performance data lead to a reluctance to treat riskier patients?
Publishing individual surgeon performance data may have the unintended consequence of discouraging surgeons from operating on high-risk patients.
A 2002 study reported a letter. Publication of individual surgeon performance data was evaluated. Publishing individual surgeon performance data may lead to a reluctance among surgeons to treat severely ill patients, potentially decreasing access to care.
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