EXHIBIT 23.1

               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We have issued our report dated May 25, 2004, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of Quality
Systems, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2004. We hereby consent
to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements
of Quality Systems, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 33-31949, effective November 6,
1989, File No. 333-63131, effective September 10, 1998 and File No. 333-67115,
effective November 12, 1998).


/s/  Grant Thornton LLP

Irvine, California
May 25, 2004


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