ObjectiveTo explore the plan-do-check-action (PDCA) circulation method in reducing errors in general inspection items of health examination and to improve the quality of examination. MethodsUsing PDCA circulation method, the reasons of errors in general items of health examination for 39 individuals examinied between August and December 2010 were analyzed. Rectification was carried out according to the reasons, and the differences in the incidence rate of errors in general items of health examination before (from August to December, 2010) and after the rectification was (from Auguest to December, 2011) was compared. ResultsAfter the rectification, the incidence of errors in general items of health examination (0.08%) was significantly lower than that before the rectification (0.45%) (P<0.05). ConclusionPDCA circulation method can effectively reduce the incidence of errors in general items of health examination thus may ensure the medical quality.