Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) by British Medical Association

British Medical Association

1. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the percentage of new patients with a stroke or TIA who have been referred for further investigation. This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14472


2. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the percentage of patients with a history of TIA or stroke in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in previous 15 months) is 150/90 or less. This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14474


3. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the percentage of patients with a stroke shown to be non-haemorrhagic, or a history of TIA, who have a record that an anti-platelet agent (aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole or a combination), or anti-coagulant is being taken (unless a contraindication or side-effects are recorded). This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14477


4. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the percentage of patients with TIA or stroke who have a record of blood pressure in the notes in the preceding 15 months. This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14473


5. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the percentage of patients with TIA or stroke who have a record of total cholesterol in the last 15 months. This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14475


6. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the percentage of patients with TIA or stroke who have had influenza immunisation in the preceding 1 September to 31 March. This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14478


7. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the percentage of patients with TIA or stroke whose last measured total cholesterol (measured in previous 15 months) is 5 mmol/l or less. This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14476


8. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA): the practice can produce a register of patients with stroke or TIA. This updates a previously published measure summary.
http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=14471

SOURCE(S)
British Medical Association (BMA) and NHS Employers. Quality and outcomes framework guidance for GMS contract 2009/10. London (UK): British Medical Association, National Health Service Confederation; 2009 Mar. 162 p.