Grupos de diagnóstico homogéneos. Contributos para uma discussão alargada.

After defining the concept of medical activity quantification, the author focuses on the principle, objectives, advantages and inconveniences of DRGs. Describing the Portuguese experience, which was overall positive, the author ends by appealing for a greater discussion of all these concepts among physicians.After defining the concept of medical activity quantification, the author focuses on the principle, objectives, advantages and inconveniences of DRGs. Describing the Portuguese experience, which was overall positive, the author ends by appealing for a greater discussion of all these concepts among physicians