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NHS reforms in England: are healthcare professionals ready to commission cardiovascular care?

Sara Nelson

GP-led commissioning is being introduced as the way forward,  decentralising decision-making to make it more responsive to local needs. This survey found that health professionals were confident in their clinical and communication skills but felt unsure of the other skills needed for commissioning. They wanted support and training.

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