Talk: Uses and Abuses of Risk Adjusted Mortality Indices

Event Date February 28, 2012 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Location – Aneurin Bevan Building, Room (GT 7119), Lower Glyntaff Campus, University of Glamorgan

Dr. Mohammed Mohammed of Birmingham University will be giving a talk on the Uses and Abuses of Risk Adjusted Mortality Indices (RAMI) on Tuesday 28 February 2012 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Aneurin Bevan Building Room (GT 7119), Lower Glyntaff Campus, University of Glamorgan.

RAMI are to be used as major indicators of the performance of the NHS in Wales. Concern, however, has been expressed over what it is that RAMI really measure and the extent to which they are a valid reflection the performance of local hospitals. Dr. Mohammed is an expert on RAMI and has reviewed the evidence of the relationship between RAMI scores and quality of care.

Light Refreshments will be served following the seminar.

To confirm your place at this seminar please either email Sue Ball: sball@glam.ac.uk or Fax 01443 483095.

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