Updated November 2022
*Prevalence is an estimate based on latest available QOF data and current trends. For further explanation read more details here.
The obesity area has only ever had a single indicator, which awards full points for keeping the patient register up to date.
The register consists of all patients over 18 years of age with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater recorded during the QOF year.
The codes which put patients onto the register include a BMI result, but also codes which refer to a high BMI in the text. These latter codes can be used if a patient obviously has a BMI of over 30 or 40, but recording an actual weight is impractical.
Tips to boost prevalence
The relatively low reimbursement available for putting a patient onto the register probably does not warrant a recall system, but there are other techniques which can increase your prevalence figures.
Dr Gavin Jamie is a GP partner in Swindon and runs the QOF Database website
Indicator 1: The contractor establishes and maintains a register of patients aged 18 years or over with a BMI ≥30 in the preceding 12 months (OB002; 8 points)
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