The Quality and Outcomes Framework of the GMS contract: a quiet evolution for 2006

[摘要] A new contract for general medical services delivered by general practices was introduced in the UK in April 2004. A Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) was an integral part of the new contract and rewarded practices for delivering more evidence-based care. This marked a fundamental shift in the way general practice was resourced with a mixture of capitation, fee for service and performance-related pay.

[学科分类] 卫生学