How do we improve the quality of our patients' care?

Worldwide, 30-40% of patients do not receive care that is based on the best possible research evidence. How do we turn this around?
In this podcast, world renowned director of the Centre for Quality Care of Research in the Netherlands, Professor Richard Grol, says the answer lies in patient centred organisation of care and improved communication between health professionals. Although the concept of health professionals working together for the good of the patient appears obvious, this is sometimes difficult to apply in the busy and complex hospital environment. Care needs to be better organised to meet the needs of patients rather than those of health professionals. This can be achieved through evidence-based guideline implementation programs and a greater focus on standardisation of processes and procedures.