Quality in Primary Care

The Shipman Inquiry's fifth report: are there lessons for other countries?
pp. 1-2(2)
Author: Baker Richard

Fellowship by assessment: 15 years of peer assessment of high-quality general practice
pp. 3-8(6)
Authors: Holden John; Kay Alison

Early warning scores for emergency admissions
pp. 9-12(4)
Author: Cooper Nicola

How does cross-cover between specialties affect general practitioners and overall patient care? An audit of primary care referrals and secondary care investigations for patients with a history suggestive of renal colic
pp. 13-16(4)
Authors: Lloyd John; Jugool Suneal; Mclain David

Perceived aids and barriers to clinical effectiveness in the work of primary care organisations in England: a qualitative study
pp. 17-24(8)
Authors: Hopayian Kevork; Harvey Ian; Howe Amanda; Horrocks Gillian

Continuity of care and the new GMS contract: a survey of general practitioners in England and Wales
pp. 25-28(4)
Authors: Stokes Tim; Tarrant Carolyn; Freeman George; Baker Richard

Recognising and dealing with poor performance amongst general medical practitioners: local arrangements in two English health districts
pp. 29-36(8)
Author: Gray Jacqueline

Using statistical process control (SPC) chart techniques to support data quality and information proficiency: the underpinning structure of high-quality health care
pp. 37-44(8)
Authors: Simpson David; Roberts Tony; Walker Chris; Cooper Kevin D.; O'Brien Fiona

A clinical audit of Sheffield NICE guidance for Cox II-selective inhibitors for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
pp. 45-50(6)
Authors: Griffiths Paul; Morris Steve; Somers Andre; Till Simon

Investigating the procedures, drawbacks and implications of seamless primary–secondary care
pp. 51-56(6)
Authors: Ahmed Shagufta; Harding Jennifer

Web alert: resources to support quality in public health
pp. 57-60(4)
Authors: Skinner Ben; Jones Phil

Courses and conferences
pp. 61-62(2)