Measurement of outcome and quality of health care is currently a subje
ct of great interest, as clinicians aim to improve the service they pr
ovide to patients, and purchasers try to allocate resources wisely. Me
asurement of outcome and quality of health care is currently a subject
of great interest, as clinicians aim to improve the service they prov
ide to patients and purchasers try to allocate resources wisely. Detai
ls of outcomes from a Medicine for the Elderly service are presented a
nd their relevance discussed.