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Atrial fibrillation - Management
QOF indicators
Table 1. Indicators related to atrial fibrillation in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) of the General Medical Services (GMS) contract.
Indicator | Points | Payment stages |
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Records |
AF 1 The practice can produce a register of patients with atrial fibrillation. | 5 | — |
Initial diagnosis |
AF 4 The percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation diagnosed after 1 April 2008 with electrocardiogram (ECG) or specialist confirmed diagnosis. | 10 | 40–90% |
Ongoing management |
AF 3 The percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation who are currently treated with anticoagulation drug therapy or antiplatelet therapy. | 12 | 40–90% |
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