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Out of hours (OOH) primary care services: PCTs' contract and performance management arrangements
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Document type:Dear colleague letter
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Author:David Colin-Thomé, National Director for Primary Care
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Published date:2 October 2009
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Publication format:A4 electronic only
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Gateway reference:12667
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Copyright holder:Crown
Letter to primary care trusts in relation to the Care Quality Commission independent enquiry into provision of out-of-hours GP services. This letter reiterates that PCTs have a legal obligation to make sure out of hours services are delivered safely and to a high standard.
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