The effectiveness of multidisciplinary patient conferences was examined. The question of multidisciplinary conference productivity was addressed by examining the impact of these conferences on a team's formulation of patient therapy plans, problem lists, hospitalization goals, and discharge date. (Author/MLW)

The purpose of the study reported was to determine to what extent attitudes changed over time while medical students were enrolled in a quality assurance program that incorporated clinical experience and the use of medical audits. The analysis suggests that student attitudes did change over time and became less favorable toward quality assurance.…

At Toledo Hospital, family practice residents have assumed responsibility for the normal obstetrics clinic. Specialty consultations are provided by the hospital's obstetrics residency program. A medical audit of the clinic indicates that the family practice residents obtained consultations and made referrals at the appropriate times. (JMD)