Amber List Drugs

Purpose and outline

Amber drugs require initiation by a specialist.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Total number of patients on Amber List Drugs.

Number of Physical Checks Undertaken.

Number of Blood Tests Undertaken.

Declaration

Ambulance Booking

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Total number of Ambulance Bookings in the reporting period.

Total number of Cancellations in the reporting period.

Declaration.

Amiodrone

Purpose and outline

Amiodrone is a drug that controls irregular heart rates by helping to regulate the heart rate and rhythm.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Enter the total number of patients prescribed this drug.

Declaration.

Assisted Fertility

Purpose and outline

Assisted fertility is treatment given to patients with fertility problems. It covers medicines, surgical procedures and assisted conception. Read more on the NHS website.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Number of referrals in the previous quarter.

Declaration.

Asylum Seekers

Purpose and outline

Refugees and asylum seekers with an active application or appeal are entitled to free NHS care. For more information visit the BMA website.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Health screening of Asylum Seeker completed.

Declaration.

Atrial Fibrillation

Purpose and outline

Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart rhythm problem where a patients heart beat is not steady. If a GP thinks a patient may have atrial fibrillation, the patient should be referred to a heart specialist. Read more on the NHS website.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Number of manual pulse checks.

Number of ECG (electrocardiogram) referrals.

Number of blood tests carried out.

Declaration.

Aural Care

Purpose and outline

Aural Care relates to procedures involved in cleaning the ear canal and removing excess ear wax, debris or foreign objects.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Number of patients seen.

Number of Referrals to an Audiologist.

Number of DNAs during the reporting period.

Declaration

Azathioprine

Purpose and outline

Azathioprine (brand name Imuran) is a type of immunosuppressant medicine which can help to calm or control a body’s immune system. Read more on the NHS website.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Number of kidney functions tests undertaken.

Number of liver functions tests undertaken.

Number of blood count tests undertaken.

Declaration

Acupuncture

Purpose and outline

Acupuncture is a treatment sometimes available on the NHS. Acupuncture is seen as a form of complementary or alternative medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. Read more on the NHS website.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Number of consultations undertaken.

Number of acupuncture sessions completed.

Declaration.

ADHD Shared Care (Adults)

Purpose and outline

The management of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

ADHD Annual Review.

High Risk Drug Monitoring – shared care.

Form Shared Care Agreement in place.

Declaration.

Amber Drugs

Purpose and outline

Amber drugs require initiation by a specialist.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Number of procedures carried out.

Number of tests within normal range.

Number of tests outside normal range.

Amber Drug Monitoring Tests undertaken.

Declaration

Anticoagulation Service

Purpose and outline

An Anticoagulation Service is a service to support patients with anticoagulation medications.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme.

Example components for this service

Number of patients on Warfarin prescription.

Declaration

Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)

Purpose and outline

Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) is a test to assess arterial circulation in legs and involves measuring blood pressure in the upper arms and ankles. Read more on the NHS website.

Information about this service

Local incentive scheme

Example components for this service

Number of procedures carried out.

Number of tests within normal range.

Number of tests outside normal range.

Declaration.