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Commissioning for the future: Learning from a simulation of the health system in 2013/14

What outcomes could current health and social care reforms have on the future of the health system? This simulation exercise exposed GPs to the situations they might face in 2013/14.
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By Candace Imison et al - 7 April 2011
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Improving the quality of care in general practice: Report of an independent inquiry commissioned by The King's Fund

This report, conducted by an independent panel of experts, aims to support the work of general practice and to provide a guide to ensure that quality is at the heart of the service.
24 March 2011
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Quality of general practice: key findings for GPs from an independent inquiry

We outline the key findings for professionals in general practice and describe the central role that general practice must now play to improve the quality of health care.
23 March 2011
Article

GPs will walk a tightrope between making or buying

As the main primary medical care providers GPs and their teams are in a unique position to use commissioning to develop new models of care in the community.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 6 January 2011
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The quality of care in general practice: Capturing opinions from the front line

This paper offers a snapshot of health professionals' views and raises key issues for further debate, as part of our work on the quality of general practice in England.
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By Nick Goodwin et al - 3 November 2010
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Impact of the health White Paper: what do doctors think?

The King's Fund and Doctors.net.uk have commissioned a survey to find out how doctors feel about the plans set out in the coalition government's health White Paper.
25 October 2010
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Referral management: Lessons for success

Our report provides practical advice to those seeking to influence GP referrals. It draws on the current literature and new qualitative and quantitative research.
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By Candace Imison et al - 12 August 2010
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Giving GPs budgets for commissioning: What needs to be done?

Giving GPs budgets for commissioning: What needs to be done is a joint publication from Nuffield Trust, The King's Fund, NHS Confederation, NHS Alliance, National Association of Primary Care, and Royal College of General Practitioners.
By Dr Judith Smith et al - 23 June 2010
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The experience of implementing choice at point of referral: a comparison of the Netherlands and England

This paper compares the implementation of electronic referral systems in England ('Choose and Book') and in a region of the Netherlands ('ZorgDomein').
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By Anna Dixon et al - 24 May 2010
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Briefing: General practice in England: An overview

This briefing sets out how general practice is organised, contracted and financed; analyses the impact of recent government policy; and looks at future trends.
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By Sarah Gregory - 25 September 2009
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PBC two years on: Moving forward and making a difference?

This report examines the state of practice-based commissioning two years after a 2007 survey by The King's Fund and NHS Alliance found primary care trusts were struggling with implementation.
By Julie Wood et al - 1 July 2009
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NHS Walk-in Centres in London

Assesses the success of London's nurse-led walk-in centres, where patients can access instant primary care.
By Lesley Mountford et al - 1 October 2001
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Nurse-led Primary Care Learning from PMS pilots

Describes the experiences of nine nurse leads as they develop nurse-led personal medical services pilots.
By Richard Lewis - 1 July 2001
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