Indicators of Excellence. (cover story)

Discusses the indicators used by Canadian Institute for Health Information to rank the top cities in Canada on their health care services. Outcomes like hip fractures, pneumonia and the flu; Services provided, including coronary bypass and hip and knee replacements; Resources including physicians per capita and specialists per capita; Appropriateness of treatment for services like caesarean sections, births after caesarean sections and hysterectomies; Efficiency for outpatients, admissions and early discharge.