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Standardised monitoring of patients on long-term medication in primary care

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Michael Laker

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Abstract

A three-year pilot study was initiated in collaboration with three general practices to develop a standardised monitoring (SM) system to ensure that chronically sick patients on long-term medication, such as thyroxine, diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, statins, and antirheumatics, were reliably monitored following fixed protocols. A high standard of care was achieved which included identifying and following up patients with borderline or unacceptable results and persistent non-attendees. In addition, the scheme guaranteed that a current set of results was provided in time, or clinical review.

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Author(s): Rodway A, Fleetwood JA, Laker MF, Knowles S, Sanderson PW, Scott ME

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Journal of General Practice

Year: 2002

Volume: 52

Pages: S37-S39

ISSN (print): 0960-1643

ISSN (electronic): 1478-5242

Publisher: Royal College of General Practitioners

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