Routinely-collected general practice data are complex, but with systematic processing can be used for quality improvement and research

Routinely-collected general practice data are complex, but with systematic processing can be used for quality improvement and research

Background UK general practice is computerised, and quality targets based on computer data provide a further incentive to improve data quality. A National Programme for Information Technology is standardising the technical infrastructure and removing some of the barriers to data aggregation. Routine...

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Main Authors: Simon de Lusignan, Nigel Hague, Jeremy VanVlymen, Pushpa Kumarapeli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT 2006-03-01
Series:Journal of Innovation in Health Informatics
Subjects:
medical informatics
medical records systems computerised
primary care
quality indicators healthcare
terminology
Online Access:https://hijournal.bcs.org/index.php/jhi/article/view/615

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