We have started a similar initiative with GPs in Cardiff and Vale area early this year. The data is very interesting showing outliers that can not be explained by confounding factors such elderly population, chronic disease prevalence, referral rates….. The idea is to throw the ball in the GP field and let them come back with strategies to address the inappropriate requesting. We still await outcomes!
Soha
Dr Soha Zouwail
Consultant Chemical pathology
Department of Medical Biochemistry and Immunology
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW
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