Needs to know : a guide to needs assessment for primary care

PART 1 - UNDERSTANDING AND PLANNING.

1 - The language of needs assessment.

2 - How to get it started.

PART 2 - TECHNIQUES OF ASSESSMENT.

3 - The life cycle framework.

4 - Using routine practice data.

5 - Assessing the needs of hard-to-reach groups.

6 - Epidemiologically based needs assessment.

7 - Needs assessment for fundholders.

8 - Locality needs assessment.

9 - The role of community trusts.

10 - Assessing health outside the health service.

11 - Community assessment techniques for general practices.

PART 3 - INFORMATION AND CONCLUSIONS.

12 - The collection and interpretation of information.

13 - Using computer systems and new technology.

14 - The fluent artist.

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