The quality of many types of services cannot be accurately measured when the service is delivered.Which of the following measures would be the BEST for evaluating the quality of cardiac surgery? A)Time spent on the surgery B)Credentials of the doctor performing the surgery C)Time spent in the hospital after the surgery D)Number of follow-up visits to the doctor after surgery E)Readmissions to the hospital cardiac unit within six weeks of surgery

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The best measure for evaluating the quality of cardiac surgery would be the number of readmissions to the hospital cardiac unit within six weeks of the surgery. This measure can provide insight into the effectiveness of the surgery and the post-operative care provided. The other options listed may not accurately reflect the quality of the surgery or the outcome for the patient. Time spent on the surgery or credentials of the doctor do not guarantee a successful surgery, and time spent in the hospital after surgery or follow-up visits to the doctor may vary based on individual patient circumstances.

The Quality of Many Types of Services Cannot Be Accurately