Term: Appropriateness

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-11-24

Definition:

A process measure; it is the subset of quality that is concerned with determining whether the right thing was done for the patient. In the context of the use of pharmaceuticals, appropriateness measures whether the right drug was prescribed for the right person.

References 

• Metge C, Kozyrskyj A, Dahl M, Yogendran M, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Focussing on Appropriate Utilization. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)