Clinical commissioning and direct commissioning assurance

"The CCG and Direct Commissioning assurance processes have been designed to provide confidence to patients and the wider public that both CCGs and NHS England are operating effectively to commission safe, high-quality and sustainable services within their resources."

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The NHS Atlas of Variation in Diagnostic Services

"Unwarranted variation in the rates of diagnostic testing is of the utmost relevance to individual patients with the over-use, as well as under-use, of diagnostic tests being potentially serious issues."

The NHS Atlas of Variation in Diagnostic Services
NHS Right Care, Public Health England
November 2013

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Putting dementia on the map

"Around 670,000 people in England live with dementia – a number which will double in the next 30 years. This map sets out what we currently know about dementia care, support and research across the country."

Putting dementia on the map
Department of Health
November 2013

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Introduction of new technologies and decision making processes

"Introducing new health technologies, including medical devices, into a local setting in a safe, effective, and transparent manner is a complex process, involving many disciplines and players within an organization."

Introduction of new technologies and decision making processes: a framework to adapt a Local Health Technology Decision Support Program for other local settings
P Poulin, L Austen, CM Scott, M Poulin, N Gall, J Seidel, R Lafreniere
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, 2013, 6:185-193

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State of the nation report on dementia care and support in England

"This report sets out what is known about dementia care, support and research. It highlights where improvements are being made and where progress can be seen – it also shows where improvements are needed, including where better data is necessary."

Dementia: A state of the nation report on dementia care and support in England
Department of Health
November 2013

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Patient initiated clinics for patients with chronic or recurrent conditions managed in secondary care

"Patient initiated clinics fit the models of care suggested by policy makers and so further research into long term outcomes for patients and service use in this area of practice is both relevant and timely."

Patient initiated clinics for patients with chronic or recurrent conditions managed in secondary care: a systematic review of patient reported outcomes and patient and clinician satisfaction
R Whear, AK Abdul-Rahman, J Thompson-Coon, K Boddy, MG Perry, K Stein
BMC Health Services Research, 2013, 13:501

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Real teams and their effect on the quality of care in nursing homes

"This study investigates the relationship between teams that meet an academic definition of the team concept and quality of care in nursing homes."

Real teams and their effect on the quality of care in nursing homes
AK Havid, A Skogstad, M Veenstra, TI Romoren
BMC Health Services Research, 2013, 13:499

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