Quality Standards
A Quality Standards statement based on each BTS Guideline is a key part of the range of supporting materials that the Society produces to assist in the implementation of Guideline recommendations.
A quality standard is a set of specific, concise statements that:
- act as markers of high quality, cost effective patient care across a pathway or clinical area, covering treatment or prevention; and
- are derived from the best available evidence and are produced collaboratively with the NHS along with their partners and service users
Declarations of Interest
BTS Quality Standard Group members adhere to the BTS Policy for Working with the Biomedical Industry and complete an annual Declaration of Interest (DoI) during the period that the Quality Standard Group is active. For information on DoIs for BTS Quality Standard Groups please contact: bts@brit-thoracic.org.uk