RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Is the new NHS outcomes framework fit for purpose?
JF BMJ Quality & Safety
JO BMJ Qual Saf
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 524
OP 527
DO 10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000380
VO 21
IS 6
A1 Myura Nagendran
A1 Mahiben Maruthappu
A1 Veena S Raleigh
YR 2012
UL http://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/21/6/524.abstract
AB The coalition government's new NHS outcomes framework aims to refocus the NHS on improving outcomes for patients, avoiding the ‘bureaucracy’ and ‘clinical distortions’ of previous target-based approaches. The authors argue that its implementation will need a wider focus than on outcomes alone if the underlying goals of the NHS reforms—improving healthcare quality and outcomes in England—are to be achieved.