QUALITY ASSURANCE
A system of evaluating health care services with the goal of improving their quality. It involves findings for effectiveness, adequacy…
QUETIAPINE
An antipsychotic prescribed for the control and management of psychosis and schizophrenia. It has the ability to bock D2 dopamine…
QUALITY CIRCLE
A quality circle consists of a group of employees gathered together and tasked with improvement in quality and reduction of…
QUANTUM HYPOTHESIS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
The theory that quantum-level neuron activity is an important part of consciousness.
QUICK TEST (QT)
U.S. psychologists Bruce and Carol Ammons developed the quick test for screening and testing individuals with severe disabilities. Responses to…
Q-TECHNIQUE FACTOR ANALYSIS
Also referred to as inverse factor analysis, Q-technique factor analysis consists of analyzing the factors of the subject by correlating…
QUALITY OF CARE
The meeting of goals regarding patient care. Standards are professional established to increase desired outcomes.
QUARTILE DEVIATION
A measure of dispersion. The deviation is described as half the distance between the first and third quartiles.
QUID PRO QUO
From the Latin: "one thing for another". It is a service or advantage given for one delivered or promised. For…