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Looking Forward to 2012-13
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has recommended 20 new indicators for possible inclusion in 2012-13 Quality and Outcomes Framework. Four indicators were suggested for retirement.
The indicators will now be the subject of negotiation between NHS Employers and the BMA's General Practitioner Committee.
New disease areas include osteoporosis and peripheral arterial disease.
Existing areas to be expanded include a new requirement to offer advice and support to smokers and to refer patients with newly diagnosed diabetes to a structured education programme along with an incentive for GP practices to carry out an annual assessment of the physical activity of patients with hypertension and record of brief intervention for those who score 'less than active'.
The committee rejected new obesity indicators covering payments for measuring waist circumference and referral to a weight management programme.
The indicators proposed for retirement include using an assessment tool to measure the severity of depression in newly diagnosed patients and a payment for confirming a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation with an ECG or specialist opinion.
A full list of the proposed indicators can be found on the NICE website.
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