Recorded quality of care for depression in general practice: an observational study.

Background: Depression is a leading cause of disease and disability internationally, and is responsible for many primary care consultations. Little is known about the quality of primary care for depression in the UK.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of good-quality primary care for depression, and to analyse variations in quality by patient and practice characteristics.

Recorded quality of primary care for osteoarthritis: an observational study.

Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic disease in the UK, with greater prevalence in women, older people, and those with poorer socioeconomic status. Effective treatments are available, yet little is known about the quality of primary care for this disabling condition.

Aim: To measure the recorded quality of primary care for osteoarthritis, and assess variations by patient and/or practice characteristics.