GP Performance

Efficiency and Labour Productivity of Primary Care in England

14 March 2024

The Office of Health Economics (OHE) has conducted a multi-year research programme funded by the Health Foundation on the efficiency of general practices in England and…

The Tougher the Better: The Effect of an Increased Performance Threshold on the Performance of General Practitioners

4 January 2012

In April 2006, payment thresholds were raised for GPs who participate in Scotland’s Ouality and Outcomes Framework.  GPs were required to meet new, higher thresholds on…

The Effect of an Increase in the Rate of Payment on General Practitioner’s Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

1 November 2011

This paper investigates how the increased rate of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) payments implemented on 1 April 2005 affects Scottish general practitioners’ (GPs) intrinsic, extrinsic…

Variations between General Practitioners

1 July 1990

The Government’s National Health Service reforms are designed to increase cost effectiveness, widen consumer choice and improve the quality of care. In making the case for…

Human Relations in General Practice

1 July 1969

Proceedings of a Symposium held at The Royal College of General Practitioners, London 15 September 1968 It is frequently suggested that personal relationships between General Practitioners…