Editing Quality Practice Award (section)

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The '''Quality Practice Award''' (QPA) is given to [[general practitioner]] medical practices in the [[United Kingdom]] in recognition of high quality [[patient care]] by all members of staff. It is awarded by the [[Royal College of General Practitioners]] (RCGP).

For the practice to achieve the award, evidence has to be provided that conforms to set criteria in the following areas:
* Practice Profile
* Availability
* Clinical Care
* Communication
* Continuity of Care
* Equipment and Minor Surgery
* Health Promotion
* Information Technology
* Medical Records
* Nursing and Midwifery
* Practice Management
* Other Professional Staff
* Patient Issues
* Premises
* Prescribing/Repeat Prescribing
* The Practice as a Learning Organisation

After the evidence is completed, an onsite visit during a normal working day is made, to assess the practice and interview staff.