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Is Standard Practice 'Standard' In Community Pediatrics?

Is Standard Practice 'Standard' In Community Pediatrics? Abstract Sir.—Dr Fulginiti1 made some good points in his editorial in the May issue of AJDC on standards. Having sat on several committees that grappled with establishing standards, I feel that it also is important to recognize some of the inherent biases of such committees. First, they tend to agree there is a problem requiring the establishment of a standard. Second, they are biased toward a "safe rather than sorry" viewpoint. Third, they do not reflect the universe of those who deal with the problem. Rather, they tend to reflect those who see the worst aspects of the problem and omit those who see the other end of the spectrum References 1. Fulginiti VA. Is standard practice in pediatrics 'standard'? AJDC . 1989;143:546-548. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

Is Standard Practice 'Standard' In Community Pediatrics?

American Journal of Diseases of Children , Volume 144 (1) – Jan 1, 1990

Is Standard Practice 'Standard' In Community Pediatrics?

Abstract

Abstract Sir.—Dr Fulginiti1 made some good points in his editorial in the May issue of AJDC on standards. Having sat on several committees that grappled with establishing standards, I feel that it also is important to recognize some of the inherent biases of such committees. First, they tend to agree there is a problem requiring the establishment of a standard. Second, they are biased toward a "safe rather than sorry" viewpoint. Third, they do not reflect the universe of those...
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1990 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0002-922X
DOI
10.1001/archpedi.1990.02150250013001
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Abstract

Abstract Sir.—Dr Fulginiti1 made some good points in his editorial in the May issue of AJDC on standards. Having sat on several committees that grappled with establishing standards, I feel that it also is important to recognize some of the inherent biases of such committees. First, they tend to agree there is a problem requiring the establishment of a standard. Second, they are biased toward a "safe rather than sorry" viewpoint. Third, they do not reflect the universe of those who deal with the problem. Rather, they tend to reflect those who see the worst aspects of the problem and omit those who see the other end of the spectrum References 1. Fulginiti VA. Is standard practice in pediatrics 'standard'? AJDC . 1989;143:546-548.

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American Journal of Diseases of ChildrenAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jan 1, 1990

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