What is Precision Medicine?

Rationale:

A. Look at the performance of an individual or organization: Micro perspectives on quality focus on evaluating the performance of specific individuals, healthcare providers, or organizations, such as hospitals or clinics.

B. Look at quality from the population's standpoint: This is an example of a macro perspective on quality, which considers healthcare outcomes and quality indicators at a broader population level.

C. Joint Commission quality check website: The Joint Commission is a healthcare accrediting organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations and programs based on

established standards and quality measures. While it contributes to quality assessment, it does not represent a specific perspective (micro or macro).

D. Reflect the performance of the entire health care delivery system: This is another example of a macro perspective on quality, which assesses the overall performance and effectiveness of the healthcare delivery system as a whole.

Rationale:

A. Obtaining patient's consent before treatment: Hospitals must adhere to legal and ethical standards by obtaining informed consent from patients before providing treatment or performing medical procedures.

B. Women are admitted to hospitals more often than men, but men incur longer stays: While this statement highlights a potential disparity, it does not directly address legal or ethical issues faced by hospitals.

C. Only a few hospitals in some major US cities: The scarcity of hospitals in certain areas is a concern but is not necessarily a legal or ethical issue hospitals face.

D. Discussion of alternatives: Hospitals have an ethical obligation to discuss treatment

alternatives with patients, ensuring they are fully informed and involved in decision-making about their care.

E. Patient's participation in decision making: Ethically, hospitals must respect patients' autonomy and involve them in decision-making processes regarding their healthcare.