The Quality and Outcomes Framework in the United Kingdom: Indicators in transition

Journal of Ambulatory Care Management

Volumn 35, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 200-205

  Ashworth, Mark ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

pay for performance; primary care; quality indicators

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; METHODOLOGY; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; REIMBURSEMENT; UNITED KINGDOM;

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE; GREAT BRITAIN; HUMANS; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT (HEALTH CARE); PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; PROGRAM EVALUATION; QUALITY INDICATORS, HEALTH CARE; REIMBURSEMENT, INCENTIVE;

EID: 84862182809     PISSN: 01489917     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/JAC.0b013e318252c66e     Document Type: Article

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