He further enhances the rigor of these studies and his own conceptual models in a breathtaking epilogue that ties together what is known form his empiric work while suggesting where future work would be fruitful. Any student reading this masterly volume would have a solid foundation for understanding quality of care and public health issues. Dr. Donabedian s work reflects a man decades ahead of his time covering the related fields of health policy, public health, medical care organization and delivery, as well as quality assurance. His advanced insights are not unlike those of Albert Einstein whose theoretical continue to be born out years after they were advanced. Harvard Univ Press 1973 6.
Vision also means having the acuity to see the future through the past.
Dr. Donabedian has helped rescue and apply insights of earlier pioneers to our current and future work. For example his inspiring and visionary assessment of E. Codman s work in public health, accountability and quality assurance are noteworthy. While many despair that medicine and market-driven health services have presently lost their way, Donabedian offers a simple formula for keeping our bearings and maintaining direction and accountability to society. Dr. Donabedian has served as a member of the editorial board for eight domestic and two international journals. With respect to international service, he has participated as lecturer or consultant on 31 occasions in 14 countries.