The WA Safety and Quality of Surgical Care Project: Improving the Safety, Quality and Provision of Surgical Care.

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This study aims to improve the safety, quality and the provision of surgical care in WA by evaluating the patterns of underlying disease, health care utilisation, patient safety and health outcomes following admission to hospitals for surgical and medical procedures. The selected procedures are based on national priorities and and include the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Differences in the outcomes of surgical care in rural and metropolitan settings will also be evaluated.