Creative use of existing clinical and health outcomes data to assess NHS performance in England: Part 1--performance indicators closely linked to clinical care.

Lakhani, Azim; Coles, James; Eayres, Daniel; Spence, Craig; Rachet, Bernard · BMJ · 2005

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Abstract

There have been several recent calls for better data on NHS outputs and outcomes in England, which will require new data collection with long lead times. In this, the first of two articles, the authors show what can be done now with existing routine data across many sectors and raise issues about assumptions and technical aspects for discussion.

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