A mechanism for revising accreditation standards: a study of the process, resources required and evaluation outcomes.

Background: The study objective was to identify and describe the process, resources and expertise required for the revision of accreditation standards, and report outcomes arising from such activities.

Methods: Secondary document analysis of materials from an accreditation standards development agency. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) documents, minutes and reports related to the revision of the accreditation standards were examined.

Attitudes and practices of recording diabetic patient information within an Australian general practice setting: an exploratory study.

Background: An accurate diabetes register enables a general practice to effectively monitor and manage the services for their patients with diabetes. This pilot project builds on the National Primary Care Collaboratives Program (a quality improvement programme for general practice) as the first change principle for managing chronic diseases.

Objectives: The main aim of the project was to improve the systems management of electronic registers of people with diabetes in the general practice setting.