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Quality development in general practice - a Norwegian model
In 1995 the Norwegian general practice associations embarked upon a three year
project (SATS) to assess a new model for quality development in primary health care.
The model has three main components: 1. The introduction of indicators for the
assessment of quality and the setting of standards in the local practice. 2. The
development of software to simplify the collection of data and generation of
reports from computerised medical records. 3. The support of peer groups of 5 -
10 practitioners who will discuss results, agree on local standards and plan
improvements. Participation in a cycle of quality improvement will be recognised
as continuing medical education for doctors wishing to certify or re-certify as
"specialist general practitioners".
The initial topics are: diabetes care, the use of laboratory investigations,
and the management of sore throat, and the management of migraine. This
national project will be evaluated both in terms of the improvement in the
quality of care, and of the views of participating practitioners.
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