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Royal College of General Practitioners praises improvements in patient care
Sep 2, 2005, 02:06, Reviewed by: Dr.
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By Royal College of General Practitioners,
The first national official results, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) of the new contract for GPs are published today. On average each practice achieved 91% of the points available or 959 out of a possible 1050 points
�They show high levels of achievement. This is excellent news for patients. Patients with chronic diseases are having more check-ups than ever before. The results indicate better quality of care � from chronic disease management, to patient experience and medication reviews. For example this means fewer complications of conditions like diabetes, by preventing blindness and kidney failure in the long run.
�The results are world class and are watched eagerly by international health communities and governments. GPs and their practice teams should be congratulated for their hard work in delivering better patient care.� 
- RCGP
Royal College of General Practitioners
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation in the United Kingdom solely for GPs. It aims to encourage and maintain the highest standards of general medical practice and to act as the �voice� of GPs on issues concerned with education; training; research; and clinical standards. Founded in 1952, the RCGP has over 22,500 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline.
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