1. Contracting for Primary Care

4. PCTs will be under a new duty to secure the provision of primary medical services Common principles will apply across all four delivery routes to ensure minimum standards are met and encourage high quality care All the services PCTs commission will need to meet National Quality Standards.

5. Quality in Primary Care Consider the PCT – PMS Schemes in your area Do they include quality outcomes ? Are they measurable? What are the benefits of PCT Provision –v- Contracted What are the risks of PCT Provision –v- Contractor Provided Contracting for Primary Care