Learning objectives

1. Learning objectives To gain a better understanding of QOF, QMAS and QPID, their origins and purpose. To gain an understanding of the information which can be generated from QMAS/QPID and how it might supplement or supercede other sources such as local primary care information systems and GP research databases. To explore the secondary user mechanisms, i.e. what is/will be available to whom and how it can be accessed. To gain an appreciation of relevant data quality issues. To identify the opportunities which QMAS/QPID presents for public health-related work. To identify information needs which might be met by future development of QMAS/QPID.

2. Discussion current local applications of data from general practice potential role of QMAS/QPID prevalence measurement and surveillance equity audit and resource allocation work future wish-list

3. Equity profile example:Uptake of aspirin by patients with CHD • patients with CHD in Cambridge and Peterborough GP practices • % recorded as having been prescribed/using aspirin • equity between groups • age • sex • PCT • practice • two time periods - 2001 v 2002

4. Uptake of aspirin by patients with CHD in Cambridge and Peterborough Source: ERPHO INphoRM1, Cambs-Peterborough PRIMIS

5. Uptake of aspirin by patients with CHD in practices in one Cambridge and Peterborough PCT Source: ERPHO INphoRM1, Cambs-Peterborough PRIMIS

6. Uptake of aspirin by patients with CHD in Cambs & Peterborough PCTs 2001 and 2002 Source: ERPHO INphoRM1, Cambs-Peterborough PRIMIS