RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Problems for clinical judgement: 4. Surviving in the report card era JF Canadian Medical Association Journal JO CMAJ FD Canadian Medical Association SP 1709 OP 1712 VO 164 IS 12 A1 Tu, Jack V. A1 Schull, Michael J. A1 Ferris, Lorraine E. A1 Hux, Janet E. A1 Redelmeier, Donald A. YR 2001 UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/164/12/1709.abstract AB HEALTH CARE REPORT CARDS INVOLVE COMPARISONS of health care systems, hospitals or clinicians on performance measures. They are going to be an important feature of medical care in Canada in the new millennium as patients demand more information about their medical care. Although many clinicians are aware of this growing trend, they may not be prepared for all of its implications. In this article, we provide some historical background on health care report cards and describe a number of strategies to help clinicians survive and thrive in the report card era. We offer a number of tips ranging from knowing your outcomes first to proactively getting involved in developing report cards.