How many patients die annually in a hospital? That seems like an easy question, but it isn't. From now on you will gain insight into the answer to the question:you can compare the death rates per hospital.
Various factors
One hospital is larger than the other, hospital A mainly performs surgery, while hospital B treats many cancer patients.
How does that work?
In order to compare mortality rates, a measure has been developed that makes it possible to compare different hospitals. Per hospital, a score indicates whether more or fewer patients have died than expected.
What does a death rate say?
Mortality figures do not necessarily say anything about the quality of hospitals. Sometimes the death rate can be higher because a hospital is taking in more critically ill patients. It could be a sign that something is wrong, so it's a good thing that death rates are now public. If necessary, an investigation can be initiated and the quality of care can improve as a result.
View the death rates
Would you like to know more about the death rates per hospital or would you like to see a hospital near you? You can do this on the website of ZorgkaartNederland.
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