Resource-rich countries

Resource-rich countries

Many countries and professional bodies in resource-rich coun - tries have developed various strategies to improve outcomes in surgical practice. These include: /uni25CF regulatory systems for the licensing of physicians and healthcare institutions; /uni25CF national/statutory policies for patient safety; /uni25CF standard setting by surgical professional bodies; /uni25CF national clinical audits and quality improvement pro - grammes; /uni25CF statutory reporting of adverse events.