tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7476621888383604834.post2364674911802519911..comments2024-02-15T03:26:38.897-05:00Comments on Health Care Organizational Ethics: Should Zagat Review Physicians?Jim Sabinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087828142188534542noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7476621888383604834.post-81441946228301152492009-02-25T14:01:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:01:00.000-05:00Hi Eric -Although it's true that in economic terms...Hi Eric -<BR/><BR/>Although it's true that in economic terms health care is an "industry," I find that except when I'm talking to economists or policy wonks I prefer to use the word "profession." I agree that we are a "service profession." I'd be interested in knowing which learnings from your busboy experience have been most useful for medical practice!<BR/><BR/>The Zagat process is too new to evaluate. Your suggestion of comparing different rating tools is a good one.<BR/><BR/>As always, thanks for the comments!<BR/><BR/>Best<BR/><BR/>JimJim Sabinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087828142188534542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7476621888383604834.post-53172711651489164182009-02-23T21:37:00.000-05:002009-02-23T21:37:00.000-05:00Well said! We are a service industry. Of my summe...Well said! We are a service industry. Of my summer jobs, busboy prepared me best for doctoring.<BR/>I wonder how the Zagat rating process compares with the Press-Ganey process. Is there a validity gold standard?erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137189911651175163noreply@blogger.com