| Spurious trends in coronary heart disease incidence: unintended consequences of the new GP contract? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17550675 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Comparisons of the same patient data in 2004 and 2006 downloads of the DIN-LINK UK primary care database demonstrated unexpected differences in the rates of coronary heart disease between the datasets. Incidence rates were lower between 1996-2003 in the new (2006) download. Patient record checks demonstrated that coronary heart disease codes had been removed in the new download during the run-up to the new contract. Planners need to be aware of such issues when evaluating trends in CHD or other similar conditions. |
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Authors:
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Iain M Carey; Stephen Dewilde; Tess Harris; Peter H Whincup; Derek G Cook |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners Volume: 57 ISSN: 0960-1643 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Gen Pract Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-06-06 Completed Date: 2007-08-30 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005323 Medline TA: Br J Gen Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 486-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Community Health Sciences, St George's, London. |
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Adult Aged Coronary Disease / epidemiology* Family Practice / statistics & numerical data*, trends Female Great Britain / epidemiology Humans Incidence Male Medical Records / statistics & numerical data* Middle Aged Outcome Assessment (Health Care) / standards*, statistics & numerical data |
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