Is the quality of health care changing?: GPs’ views
Published Feb 1, 1996 · S. Hogarth‐Scott, G. Wright
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Abstract
Examines the debate on quality in health care in light of GP fundholding and the Patients’ Charter. Focuses on the development of quality issues in General Practice by carrying out research based on two stages: first, an exploratory stage aimed at the understanding of key issues; and second, a questionnaire made up primarily of attitude elements drawn from stage one. Concludes that, in the changing political and public environment, GPs are facing the challenges of managing service quality.
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayGPs face challenges in managing service quality in a changing political and public environment, with the Patients' Charter and GP fundholding influencing their views.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.