Ernest Amory Codman

Ernest Amory Codman was an American orthopedic surgeon in the early 20th century, known for his innovative ideas about patient care and medical outcomes. He advocated for the concept of "the end result," emphasizing the importance of tracking patients' recovery and outcomes after surgery to improve healthcare practices. Codman believed that doctors should be accountable for their results, paving the way for modern approaches to quality assurance in medicine. His ideas laid the groundwork for today’s emphasis on evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care, making significant contributions to the improvement of surgical practices.