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Practice based commissioning: clinicians in commissioning

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Practice based commissioning (PBC) is about involving GP practices and other health and primary care professionals in the commissioning of services.

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Primary care

Primary care

Policies, initiatives and standing arrangements in primary care.

New guide for GPs: how to get started with PBC

With step-by-step advice and real-life examples, the guide helps clinicians put PBC into action in their local area.

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